1
as in provokes
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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2
as in looms
to be about to happen
there's trouble brewing in the department
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Recent Examples of brews
Usa Today, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
One change may be the availability of Maplewood brews at the Half Acre tap room, something currently not offered.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Her bubbliness brews internally.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The upper container that the coffee brews into was dark with coffee stains.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
The chain brews Lineage Coffee’s tri-blend of beans sourced from Guatemala, Brazil and Ethiopia.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
Milo’s brews its teas from real leaves in one of its factories in Alabama, Oklahoma and South Carolina that together can produce some 1,800 bottles a minute.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Bristol advises that as the storm brews, water will be key for all wildlife.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
Consumers can expect their energy bills to jump in the next billing cycle and even months down the road as a major winter storm brews across the country.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
Momentum brews while Mars aligns with Jupiter.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
One change may be the availability of Maplewood brews at the Half Acre tap room, something currently not offered.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Her bubbliness brews internally.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The upper container that the coffee brews into was dark with coffee stains.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
The chain brews Lineage Coffee’s tri-blend of beans sourced from Guatemala, Brazil and Ethiopia.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
Milo’s brews its teas from real leaves in one of its factories in Alabama, Oklahoma and South Carolina that together can produce some 1,800 bottles a minute.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Bristol advises that as the storm brews, water will be key for all wildlife.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
Consumers can expect their energy bills to jump in the next billing cycle and even months down the road as a major winter storm brews across the country.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
From martinis shaken with property-specific gin to custom brews poured at check-in, hotels across the globe are upping the ante for the luxury traveler and hoping guests will book for their brew.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brews
Verb
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But the question of what is true or not is futile, even if Calle deliberately provokes this curiosity.—
Elisa Wouk Almino
Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The flurry of imagery provokes a surreal sort of whiplash.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Technology looms over the record, a constant source of its titular distraction, and a kind of existential threat to connection.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
4 Apr. 2026
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Now, a showdown to replace Bondi looms in Congress.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On top of high-quality tacos, Nixtaco also distills its own liquors.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Ethanol, the type of alcohol in spirits, has a much lower freezing point than water, meaning high-proof liquors remain liquid even at subzero temperatures.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In Olivia’s storage basement, Thomas ferments food scraps for use in future dishes.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
4 Jan. 2026
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Sauerkraut is made of a combination of cabbage and salt, while kimchi ferments vegetables such as cabbage and radishes with a mix of seasonings.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Ancient Mayans later believed cenotes were sacred portals to the underworld, where gods and spirits dwelled.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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Ancient Mayans believed cenotes were sacred portals to the underworld, where gods and spirits dwelled.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Doing so triggers an automatic stay, which immediately halts most wage garnishments while the case is processed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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An attempt to restrict VPNs reportedly triggers a bank outage.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Diarrhea Limit foods and beverages that contain sugar alcohols, high-fructose corn syrup and lactose, which might make diarrhea worse.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Even if a fragrance features those winning base notes that Morgan outlined, a formulation that relies heavily on synthetics or alcohols may be a red flag for smelling cheap.—
Alexis Berger,
StyleCaster,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Their union, which raises money for scholarship programs, and sick and wounded police officers, has cut ties with their outside fundraising vendor TCI America.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Unions and district remain apart on salary increases, with teachers seeking 17% raises and Local 99 workers — some of the lowest-paid — also wanting stability.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Brews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brews. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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