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as in provoking
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being
they accused her of deliberately trying to brew dissension within the rank and file
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as in looming
to be about to happen
there's trouble brewing in the department
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Recent Examples of brewing
Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
But cold air is currently brewing over Canada.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2025
To honor Pikes Peak’s legacy, Goat Patch will continue brewing two of its most popular recipes, Elephant Rock IPA and Gold Rush Belgian-style golden ale.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Concerns are brewing among Trumpworld insiders about an escalating feud between two of the president’s top law enforcement officers.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
At a time when few artists besides Taylor Swift are making major waves on the charts, Olivia Dean seems to have real things brewing.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
The resistance has been brewing for months.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2025
For years now, Fuentes has been both an embarrassment to the right and an indicator of what’s brewing in the id of conservatism.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Adding to Austin's multi-faceted personality is its penchant for brewing innovative, craft beer and creating infectious gathering spots which have something for everyone.
—Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
Despite their display of unity, however, trouble was brewing between Diana and Charles.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
But cold air is currently brewing over Canada.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2025
To honor Pikes Peak’s legacy, Goat Patch will continue brewing two of its most popular recipes, Elephant Rock IPA and Gold Rush Belgian-style golden ale.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Concerns are brewing among Trumpworld insiders about an escalating feud between two of the president’s top law enforcement officers.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
At a time when few artists besides Taylor Swift are making major waves on the charts, Olivia Dean seems to have real things brewing.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
The resistance has been brewing for months.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2025
For years now, Fuentes has been both an embarrassment to the right and an indicator of what’s brewing in the id of conservatism.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Adding to Austin's multi-faceted personality is its penchant for brewing innovative, craft beer and creating infectious gathering spots which have something for everyone.
—Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brewing
Verb
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At best, all of his perhapses and could have beens will lead to unexpected, thought-provoking conclusions.—
Isaac Butler,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
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This is an installment of The Nightcrawler, a weekly collection of thought-provoking articles on tech, innovation, and long-term investing by Eric Markowitz of Nightview Capital.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At the center of all the glitzy havoc—her face often looming on a huge flat screen that rolls around the stage, following actors like a hulking LED stalker—is of course Chenoweth.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Money woes, staffing shortages and patient insurance problems are about to get worse, hospital officials warn, under looming cuts to health care funding that are part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Economic feasibility and future outlook While early studies suggest electric roads may be more economical than relying solely on large EV batteries, long-term feasibility depends on electricity prices, grid upgrade costs, and improvements in battery density.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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If your flight is canceled or significantly delayed due to the cuts, you’re legally entitled to a cash refund, not just some future credit.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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It is measured in the millions of students striving for opportunity—most of them raising children, working jobs, serving in uniform, or making rent and mortgage payments with other bills competing for their attention.—
Yolanda Watson Spiva,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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One person might earn more while the other contributes in different but equally meaningful ways, like managing the home, raising kids and planning for the future.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The CEOs of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley stoked those fears on Tuesday, warning that investors should brace for a market downturn in coming years.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Qualcomm expects to lose Apple as a customer for its modem business in the coming years, and has been working to diversify by making chips for other devices such as Windows PCs and virtual-reality headsets and smart glasses from Meta.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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After fermenting the beans with a mix of those microbes, the beans were dried and ground to produce cocoa liquors.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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These are made by using chemicals to break down soybeans and wheat instead of fermenting them.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Weng has been offered a new research project that will contribute to the improved reliability and effectiveness of legged robotic systems by advancing evaluation standards and by promoting transparency regarding the capabilities – and limitations – of these systems, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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While the Bridgerton star has been promoting the Wicked sequel, he has also been given the title of PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Most analysts who spoke with said that the Senate will be a tougher feat for Democrats than the House, although there is still a lot up in the air, given ongoing and potentially upcoming redistricting plans and rules.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Bergeron, 70, will be a guest judge on the upcoming episode — which will mark the show's 20th anniversary — alongside Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Brewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brewing. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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