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
Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Heineken, which also brews Amstel and Birra Moretti, cut its financial guidance twice last year as drinkers cut back on buying beer because of the higher cost of living.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
And, of course, sipping them from reusable travel coffee mugs that keep brews much hotter than flimsy plastic to-go cups.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 14 Jan. 2026
Beer lovers may prefer La Cantina Cerveceria, which brews its own beers on-site, including a blonde ale made with local aloe vera flowers.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Billing itself as Concord’s first-ever chai cafe, the establishment brews various teas and has a menu of street food popular in Pakistan and India, ranging from samosas to masala fries to chicken-tikka wraps.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
The new Lala’s also features a craft beer program, with Miami brews like Everhaze IPA and the easy drinking No Mames Mexican-style lager from Tripping Animals Brewing Company, La Rubia from Wynwood Brewing Company and La Playita from The Tank.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
For a coffee lover on the road, one indispensable gadget is the AeroPress Go ($40), a small, lightweight plastic cylinder that brews quite nice coffee by plunging hot water through a bed of grounds atop a paper filter.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
Swans was the sweetest of the Christmas brews thanks to the raisins, but the sweetness was not overbearing.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025
Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Heineken, which also brews Amstel and Birra Moretti, cut its financial guidance twice last year as drinkers cut back on buying beer because of the higher cost of living.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
And, of course, sipping them from reusable travel coffee mugs that keep brews much hotter than flimsy plastic to-go cups.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 14 Jan. 2026
Beer lovers may prefer La Cantina Cerveceria, which brews its own beers on-site, including a blonde ale made with local aloe vera flowers.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Billing itself as Concord’s first-ever chai cafe, the establishment brews various teas and has a menu of street food popular in Pakistan and India, ranging from samosas to masala fries to chicken-tikka wraps.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
The new Lala’s also features a craft beer program, with Miami brews like Everhaze IPA and the easy drinking No Mames Mexican-style lager from Tripping Animals Brewing Company, La Rubia from Wynwood Brewing Company and La Playita from The Tank.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
For a coffee lover on the road, one indispensable gadget is the AeroPress Go ($40), a small, lightweight plastic cylinder that brews quite nice coffee by plunging hot water through a bed of grounds atop a paper filter.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
Swans was the sweetest of the Christmas brews thanks to the raisins, but the sweetness was not overbearing.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025
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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Fogel is always looking for the visual angle that provokes an emotional response.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2026
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This ends up being just one of Aemond’s defining moments, which further provokes war.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Right now, as Liman’s summary judgment ruling looms, a February 11 settlement hearing is on the books with Lively and Baldoni expected to be in the courtroom.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2026
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The House passed the final four of the 12 necessary government funding bills on Thursday, setting the stage for a marathon vote in the Senate as a government shutdown looms in eight days.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, the festival has expanded its offerings to attendees, including beers from outside the country, non-alcoholic beers, ciders and even some hard liquors.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Hoka and Ugg footwear, Louis Vuitton products and specialty liquors were among the merchandise driving consumer interest on the first day.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 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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Despite its name, the bar operates as a globally minded cocktail destination with equal attention paid to other spirits, along with small bites and an impressive cigar selection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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And for Dirty Shirleys, different spirits, including vodka, gin, tequila and vermouth can be substituted.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the brain, the virus leads to an immune response that triggers inflammation, can damage brain cells, and can even shrink brain volume, according to research on imaging studies that was published in March 2022 in the journal Nature.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Turns out the combination of hot liquid, salt and easily digestible carbohydrates triggers multiple comfort responses in our bodies.—
Cheryl Russell,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sugar alcohols are known to cause digestive side effects in some people, such as bloating, gas, and diarrhea, especially when eaten in large portions.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Their approach uses alcohols in combination with an inexpensive, widely available iron catalyst, offering a sustainable and practical solution.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The strikes come as Kaiser raises costs for patients and health providers across California brace for tighter margins following cuts to federal health spending.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Exercises like dead bugs, pike push-ups, leg raises and leg raise reaches are worth adding into the rotation.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Brews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brews. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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