1
as in to provoke
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 to loom
to be about to happen
there's trouble brewing in the department
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Recent Examples of brew
Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The freefall in the financial markets indicates there’s a crisis of confidence brewing in the US dollar, said Joe Brusuelas, RSM US chief economist.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Zack Meisel, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Head Down Under for a brew at the world's best coffee shop.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Fink sees trouble brewing as consumer spending weakens, threatening jobs if inflation bites harder.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The freefall in the financial markets indicates there’s a crisis of confidence brewing in the US dollar, said Joe Brusuelas, RSM US chief economist.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
Plus, Holman could scurry off to the Mayflower Pub for his nightly brews.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Head Down Under for a brew at the world's best coffee shop.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brew
Verb
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Trump’s comments have provoked a strong reaction, including boycotts on U.S. goods and protests.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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These tales were layered, open to interpretation, and meant to provoke reflection and herein lies their enduring power.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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With Jim Crow, an imperfect church, economic despair, and the Klan looming, the film underlines again and again the essentiality of love—not as an antidote, but as an alternative, an entirely separate mode of experiencing the world.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
22 Apr. 2025
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Relations remain more tense with China, especially as Trump’s tariffs come into effect and the threat of Chinese retaliation looms.—
Stacie E. Goddard,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Maggi said investigators believe the victim was shot inside the home around 8 a.m., shortly before Godinez allegedly went to the liquor store and fired a gun there.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Cops released surveillance footage of the suspect inside what appears to be a liquor store, carrying a brown briefcase.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Ocasio-Cortez raised $9.6 million in the year’s first quarter, an eye-catching amount that’s fueling speculation about her political future and potential ambitions.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Exposure can also raise the risk of conditions including certain cancers, stroke, asthma, preterm births, dementia, depression and anxiety.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
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In a recent video shared by the shelter, Shawn lit up as a volunteer approached his kennel.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The statement added that he was specifically charged with disorderly conduct under the influence of alcohol in public and possession of cocaine.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Among the top offenders are alcohol, coffee, tea, chocolate, citrus fruits, tomatoes, and spicy foods.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Soy Sauce Soy sauce is made by fermenting wheat and soybeans.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS, RDN,
Health,
16 Apr. 2025
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Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish made from salted and fermented vegetables, most often with napa cabbage and some sort of radish along with carrots, garlic, ginger and chili.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Infielder David Villar was promoted from Triple-A Sacramento to take his place.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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In addition to helping with puffiness and sore muscles, it can also be used to relieve headaches, as the cold promotes blood circulation to the face and neck.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Brew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brew. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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