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
Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Included in your stay are two beers from the lower-level brewery, a lofted kaleidoscope of a spot that brews Ringling Original, a light beer crafted from a secret recipe unearthed in the brewery’s floorboards.
—Midwest Living, 11 June 2026
Yet a sinister rage brews within the former chef, flickering alive with the smallest spark.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 June 2026
The team brews beer on-site, then serves it straight from the tank.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
What to expect at Postino Open daily for lunch and dinner, Postino Plaza Midwood will offer North Carolina craft brews alongside an extensive wine selection and cocktails.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Hantavirus outbreak Three people aboard a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak are expected to be evacuated as a political battle brews over whether the vessel can dock at the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Momentum brews while Mars aligns with Jupiter.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Her bubbliness brews internally.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
Lucky Bean Coffeehouse Lucky Bean Coffeehouse brews your morning cup of joe with single-origin beans and also serves specialty drinks.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Included in your stay are two beers from the lower-level brewery, a lofted kaleidoscope of a spot that brews Ringling Original, a light beer crafted from a secret recipe unearthed in the brewery’s floorboards.
—Midwest Living, 11 June 2026
Yet a sinister rage brews within the former chef, flickering alive with the smallest spark.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 June 2026
The team brews beer on-site, then serves it straight from the tank.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
What to expect at Postino Open daily for lunch and dinner, Postino Plaza Midwood will offer North Carolina craft brews alongside an extensive wine selection and cocktails.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Hantavirus outbreak Three people aboard a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak are expected to be evacuated as a political battle brews over whether the vessel can dock at the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Momentum brews while Mars aligns with Jupiter.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Her bubbliness brews internally.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 Mar. 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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His jealousy provokes an act of betrayal and cruelty.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 June 2026
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Such a statistic often provokes a familiar gamut of responses from those who read it, from shock, disgust and anger to a debilitating sense of helplessness.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Now Sunday’s match at Miami Stadium looms much larger.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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Christian Pulisic’s injury looms large for Team USA American attacking midfielder Christian Pulisic left after the first half of the USA’s 4-1 win over Paraguay in their 2026 World Cup opener because of a calf injury.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Bootleggers smuggling various liquors like whiskey and gin found that the soft drink was particularly good at making these spirits easier to drink.—
Andrea Romano,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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Stay Zero Proof, located in Chinatown, doubles as a lounge and retail space — visitors can order from a menu of mocktails or browse a wide selection of non-alcoholic liquors and wines to sip or take home.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 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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Thank you for a plethora of news on June 17 that didn’t crush our spirits.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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As one of the world’s largest spirits conglomerates, the company certainly had access to some choice, well-aged stocks.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Verb
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The next morning, eating breakfast triggers the gastrocolic reflex again.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2026
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The new law bars gambling companies from sending push notifications to their app users, something that emerging research shows triggers people into betting more.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Heavy stylers with alcohols can dry out the hair and scalp, causing product buildup that leads to dandruff-like flakes.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
18 June 2026
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Some common culprits include harsh sulfates, which can strip natural oils; high concentrations of drying alcohols; overly aggressive exfoliating acids; and fragrance, especially for sensitive or reactive skin types.—
Kieaundria Bellamy,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The extreme heat has been supercharged by global warming, driven by humans burning fossil fuels, which raises the background temperature, making every heat wave more intense.—
Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Before Crowley was ousted, the city’s top financial analyst pushed back on her budget-cutting narrative, saying that spending on the Fire Department actually went up during that budget year — in large part because of a package of firefighter raises.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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“Brews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brews. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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