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
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
With game tickets costing only $2.60, free hot dogs, and $2 brews, this is one of the most economical outings to a baseball game this summer.
—Jeanette Hurt, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
The design is cute and the coffee pods brew a respectable cup.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 12 July 2025
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Verb
To give this a seasonal spin, omit the coffee liqueur and use matcha tea instead of espresso or cold brew.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
With game tickets costing only $2.60, free hot dogs, and $2 brews, this is one of the most economical outings to a baseball game this summer.
—Jeanette Hurt, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Noun
Gillis, who is playing a janitor, rallies the team around an idea he's been brewing.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
The design is cute and the coffee pods brew a respectable cup.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brew
Verb
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Sculptra is made of poly-L-lactic acid and directly provokes the body’s inflammatory response.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Britain's move will almost certainly provoke an angry response from Israel and the U.S.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
29 July 2025
Verb
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An image of a wooden cane pokes up from the bottom to divide the painting while a floating constellation of deviled eggs looms above her head — a nod to menopause and losing her fertility.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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The 2026 midterms now loom as a critical test for both parties — and for American democracy itself.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Starting in February, bars and liquor stores in Canada removed bourbon and other U.S.-made spirits and wines from their shelves to protest President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and his unwelcome suggestion that our northern neighbors become the 51st U.S. state.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Another must: Make the 30-mile drive out to Poplar Haus, a rustic restaurant, lodge, and craft liquor store off the scenic Gunflint Trail. Where to stay Book now: Agua Norte A five-minute drive from town, Agua Norte‘s two cabins and a loft overlook Lake Superior.—
Ashlea Halpern,
AFAR Media,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Funds for the Parkland Library reopening came from a mix of allocations in the city budget, federal American Rescue Plan funds and donations raised through the Library Foundation.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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That’s raised the natural question of whether the Cubs should make a move at the hot corner.—
Jared Wyllys,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Surveillance video appears to show a man in a white shirt — later identified by cops as Mora Nunez — get off the moped and approach them from behind, gun in hand.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
25 July 2025
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The Sun’s most notable free agent signing in 2025 was 2013 league MVP Tina Charles, but Charles is approaching the end of her career at age 36 and hasn’t earned an All-Star selection since 2021.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Avoid caffeine and alcohol, which can dehydrate you.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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Columbus Township residents are shocked and disappointed after 18 criminal charges were filed against a local official accused of spending more than $1 million in taxpayer money on personal expenses, including travel, college tuition, alcohol and cannabis.—
Matthew Cupelli,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Kombucha is a slightly sweet form of black tea that results from a mixture of tea, sugar, bacteria, and yeast that has fermented for one to three weeks.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
30 July 2025
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The need for speed in processing the cane before the juice fermented, combined with the period’s inefficient technology and planter greed, meant that the mills and boiling house were operating throughout the night in harvest season.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 July 2025
Verb
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The organization aims to promote local music, art and live experiences that drive community, culture and tourism.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Ads have popped up around NYC promoting Roan’s next single, teasing an August 1st release date.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
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“Brew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brew. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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