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
Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Among the beers studied, Tripels held their foam the longest, followed by Dubbels, while Singel, brews with lower alcohol content and less intense fermentation, showed the least stable heads.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
This oh-so-simple pod machine quickly brews coffee, espresso, and cold brew that is nuanced and full of flavor.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Originating and innovated in Italy, espresso is a drink produced by a specialized machine that brews single or double doses of highly concentrated coffee using high-temperature water and 9-10 atmospheric bars of pressure.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
During the limited hours, Hollander will serve Lowlands Brewing Collaborative beers, seasonal Oktoberfest brews, brunch drinks like Bloody Marys and mimosas, a selection of craft cocktails and more.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Among the beers studied, Tripels held their foam the longest, followed by Dubbels, while Singel, brews with lower alcohol content and less intense fermentation, showed the least stable heads.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
This oh-so-simple pod machine quickly brews coffee, espresso, and cold brew that is nuanced and full of flavor.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Originating and innovated in Italy, espresso is a drink produced by a specialized machine that brews single or double doses of highly concentrated coffee using high-temperature water and 9-10 atmospheric bars of pressure.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brews
Verb
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Criticism triggers defensiveness; defensiveness fuels contempt; contempt provokes stonewalling.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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After a sleepy start to the second half at Old Trafford, the arrival of Benjamin Sesko, and the relocation of Cunha into a deeper position, provokes a fresh wave of interest.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In Ellabell, where golf courses and canoe outposts define the local economy, the megasite looms both as a beacon of opportunity and a source of tension.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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The entertainment even continues outside the mall thanks to a sweeping fountain show timed to footage playing on LED screens embedded in the world's tallest tower which looms over the mall.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There’s also room divider filled with large glass jars of his damgeum-ju, or infused liquors.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The replacement liquors may sound out of left field but, in fact, have historical precedent.—
Hilary Armstrong,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But the new film, set in 1986, finds the Warrens dealing with a bunch of personal matters, as well as a Pennsylvania family haunted by a mirror cursed with malevolent spirits.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Founded in London in 1969, the IWSC is renowned for its rigorous blind tastings and expert judging panels, which annually evaluate thousands of entries across all major spirits categories.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The lights are programmed to change from yellow to red or green when the freeway traffic is going slower than 60 mph, which triggers the signals to control traffic flow entering the freeway.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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This suggests that swearing triggers a boost, which allows the body to perform better in a short-term physical task.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sugar alcohols, such as xylitol and erythritol, also have the potential to raise blood sugar, which can be an issue for those with diabetes.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Manufacturers artificially create sugar alcohols and use them as bulking sugars to cut the intense sweetness of other no-calorie sweeteners such as aspartame.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The butter, which has honey in it, raises a serious concern.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Exercise itself raises body temperature because of all the additional heat produced by the cellular work involved.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Officers noted the odor of intoxicants, Hyatt's inability to balance for a walk-and-turn or one-leg stand during a field sobriety test and Hyatt's admission of having drunk four beers, according to the motion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Aug. 2025
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If you are stopped by law enforcement for driving under the influence of intoxicants, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has the authority to revoke or suspend your driving privilege.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Brews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brews. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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