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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
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
There’s this white nationalism that’s been brewing under the radar for a long time.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2026
So take the under, and start brewing the coffee at halftime.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Public health officials and community leaders say that even before federal immigration authorities launched a crackdown in Minneapolis, a crisis was brewing.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
After that, people stopped brewing beer at home, and their drinking habits changed, according to Johnston.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
Another lawsuit is now brewing.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
The unusual statement came in the wake of reports that there could be trouble brewing between OpenAI, another Port Washington facility partner, and chipmaker Nvidia, which has planned a huge investment in OpenAI.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
News of Brooklyn and Nicola's rift with the Beckhams has been brewing for months and in that time, Brooklyn has been photographed with the Peltzes on multiple occasions.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
But this bet will face its most serious test in the brewing Republican presidential primary.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
Trouble begins brewing with the arrival of their nouveau riche neighbors, Edgar Linton (Shazad Latif), and his ward, Isabella (Alison Oliver).
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
There’s this white nationalism that’s been brewing under the radar for a long time.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2026
So take the under, and start brewing the coffee at halftime.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Public health officials and community leaders say that even before federal immigration authorities launched a crackdown in Minneapolis, a crisis was brewing.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
After that, people stopped brewing beer at home, and their drinking habits changed, according to Johnston.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
Another lawsuit is now brewing.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
The unusual statement came in the wake of reports that there could be trouble brewing between OpenAI, another Port Washington facility partner, and chipmaker Nvidia, which has planned a huge investment in OpenAI.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
News of Brooklyn and Nicola's rift with the Beckhams has been brewing for months and in that time, Brooklyn has been photographed with the Peltzes on multiple occasions.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brewing
Verb
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Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the latest advancements and regulatory developments in the sector.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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If Censori’s project was provoking the world by showing everything while saying nothing, Ye’s was saying everything—a lot of which was very, very bad.—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
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This scene in Seoul in January may seem totally contrary to the usual headlines from South Korea, of plummeting birth rates and a looming demographic crisis that also threatens to swallow neighboring Japan and China.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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For travelers like George Schwab, the math no longer adds up for paying for parking at Charlotte’s airport, especially with another rate hike looming.—
Chase Jordan
February 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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David Cox David Cox is a freelance journalist focusing on all aspects of health, from fitness and nutrition to infectious diseases and future medicines.—
David Cox,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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On opening day the first 100 guests will receive a $50 Toastique Rewards credit with a $10 minimum purchase, to be used on future visits.—
Richard Guzman,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The agent is seen raising the pepper spray can, pointing it towards the crowd in what looked to be an attempt to keep them at a distance.—
Gio Insignares,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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In an email to The Times, Newsom spokesperson Tara Gallegos said the governor had a strong record of fighting for workers’ rights, including raising the minimum wage and expanding sick leave and other worker protections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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The lack of snowfall will likely put regions in the West at risk of drought conditions and lower water supplies in the coming seasons, Meyer added.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The looming departures add pressure to an industry already contending with 350,000 open positions — a shortfall that’s expected to grow in coming years as the nation ages.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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It's made by fermenting apple cider, which is the juice obtained from pressing apples.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
21 Jan. 2026
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Kombucha is a probiotic drink made by fermenting tea with probiotics.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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On Sunday, Musk shared the company’s first Super Bowl ad, promoting its Starlink Wi-Fi service.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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These were not the first Super Bowl ads promoting AI services.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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My focus is on job approval, which not only captures a president’s popularity but has a huge impact on the performance of the president’s party in other elections, such as the upcoming November midterms.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Temperatures will trend even warmer throughout the upcoming workweek, as highs climb to the upper 70s and lower 80s.—
Shane Hinton,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Brewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brewing. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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