Synonyms of brewing

brewing 1 of 2

adjective

as in gathering

Related Words

• gathering
• future
• coming
• nearing
• upcoming
• looming
• forthcoming
• possible
• impending
• probable
• approaching
• imminent
• inevitable
• threatening
• near
• pending
• oncoming
• likely
• unavoidable
• apocalyptic
• predicted
• ominous
• foreseen
• anticipated
• awaited
• expected
• menacing
• lowering
• portentous

Dissimilar Words

• past
• remote
• distant
• former
• ultimate
• eventual
• recent
• far-off
• late
• bygone

brewing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of brew

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provoking
• raising
• fermenting
• promoting
• triggering
• fomenting
• encouraging
• cultivating
• inciting
• picking
• instigating
• stirring (up)
• whipping (up)
• abetting
• stimulating
• setting in motion
• fostering
• furthering
• sowing
• nurturing
• advancing
• nourishing
• inspiring
• forwarding
• setting off
• motivating
• detonating
• exciting
• galvanizing
• rousing
• setting
• activating
• inflaming
• energizing
• invigorating
• firing
• enlivening
• quickening
• vitalizing
• jazzing (up)
• livening (up)
• pepping (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• checking
• holding
• regulating
• restraining
• inhibiting
• curbing
• taming
• discouraging
• constraining
• settling
• soothing
• calming
• quieting
• subduing
• bridling
• reining (in)
• stilling
• allaying
• tranquilizing

2

as in looming

to be about to happen

there's trouble brewing in the department

Synonyms & Similar Words

• looming
• approaching
• hovering
• impending
• threatening
• gathering
• hanging
• advancing
• nearing
• drawing on
• closing in
• lowering
• menacing
• overhanging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• falling
• diminishing
• subsiding
• declining
• waning
• shrinking
• vanishing
• disappearing
• lowering
• receding
• ebbing
• dwindling
• tapering
• fading
• moderating
• abating
• lessening
• tapering off
• dying down
• relenting
• remitting
• letting up
• retreating
• passing
• withdrawing
• de-escalating
• falling back

Example Sentences

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

Verb

Away from the ring on September 7, 1996, a bicoastal beef that had been brewing for years in the music industry was about to reach its tragic apogee. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

The National Hurricane Center on Sunday added a third Atlantic weather system to two already brewing that could develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

But when Upslope was acquired at the end of 2025, Payette returned brewing to Idaho and found new partners. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026

The 6-cup electric kettle features a removable stainless-steel tea infuser that’s perfect for brewing loose-leaf teas or tea bags. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026

Retaliation against the Chinese commodity cartel is reported to be brewing in the form of an Australian iron ore cartel, starting with possible approval for the miners to pool their resources in what would normally be against anti-monopoly law. — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The Dallas Cowboys have opened training camp in Oxnard, California, with roster battles brewing at nearly every position. — Nick Harris. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026

Lugo is 36 years old and Wacha is 35, and many also fear a labor dispute is brewing that could wipe out the 2027 season. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026

For the best flavor, Holt recommends brewing a stronger batch. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026