BREWING Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

brewing 1 of 2

adjective

as in gathering

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brewing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of brew

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

Adjective

But this bet will face its most serious test in the brewing Republican presidential primary. — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026

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After you’re done brewing a pot, empty the filter basket or remove the pod. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 The oldest company on the list, brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev, traces its roots back 660 years to the Den Hoorn brewery in Leuven, Belgium. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026 Elon Musk’s upcoming chip factory, Terafab, is facing a brewing legal battle over its name. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2026 For years, Flanagan seemed far more interested in getting his long-brewing idea for a TV epic based on King’s The Dark Tower off the ground. — Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026 Rumors have been brewing about the upcoming 20th anniversary of Swift’s debut re-release, but it hasn’t been confirmed. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026 After some talk about getting personal liability insurance given all the turmoil, the agents’ conversation turned to a new mission brewing in Chicago. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 While early injuries have opened up a spot or two, there aren’t many training camp battles brewing, either. — Janson Duench, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Archetype was founded in 2019, so Exodus has been brewing and evolving for quite some time. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for brewing

Adjective

The result could support future interfaces between quantum processors and long-distance optical networks.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
City staff and consultants are working on recommendations that could affect how downtown develops, including where housing and other uses may be located and how future buildings and development are designed.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

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Guendouzi, who played for Lyon’s rivals Marseille between 2022 and 2024, was seen provoking the Lyon fans at full time with a series of exuberant celebrations.

— Ali Rampling, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
This year's Ig Nobel Prizes — which are awarded for humorous, yet thought-provoking research — have been announced, but not on their home turf.

— Ari Daniel, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of provoking

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The looming question is whether European leaders, institutions, and citizens can pivot swiftly enough so that the bloc can use its economic heft to take responsibility for its own security.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Fewer students equals less state funding, with potential layoffs and school closures looming.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of looming

Adjective

And the latest monthly tally of home purchase transactions that have yet to be finalized points to potentially more sluggish home sales in coming months.

— Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
That surpassed Aramco’s targets and should grow further in coming years, senior vice president of digital and information technology Sami Al Ajmi said in an interview.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of coming

Verb

For now, at least, the burden of care continues to fall on the sandwich generation -- middle-aged adults who are raising children and supporting aging parents at the same time.

— HUIYEE CHIEW AND LYRIC LI THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Fundraising for Hunger Busters continued Despite the lack of food deliveries, Phillips kept raising money for Hunger Busters.

— Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of raising

Verb

After decades of promoting the film, Wong’s short feature about her China trip was finally aired throughout the United States on ABC television on February 14, 1957.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
La Opinión grew during this period, strengthening its commitment to civic journalism by opposing Proposition 187 and promoting citizenship and immigrant rights.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of promoting

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