1
as in provoked
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 loomed
to be about to happen
there's trouble brewing in the department
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Recent Examples of brewed
Princess Kate brewed her husband a cappuccino sans latte art, but Prince William usually orders a decaf drink.
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Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
The beans are roasted, ground, and brewed in-house, and the tables of regulars fill up quickly inside and on the covered patio.
—Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
However, English lavender is edible and it can be used in desserts, brewed into teas, or infused into creative cocktails and mocktails.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
The highlight of a treatment may well be the moments before and after, sipping the juices and teas brewed from the herbs just plucked from the grounds.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
And some highlights in the beer category, like the low-carb Michelob Ultra and budget-minded Busch Light Apple, are both brewed by Anheuser-Busch.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Sappho and Hortensia are both brewed with traditional German hops and (unconventionally) whole leaf American grown hops.
—Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
To reap the most health benefits from your tea, choose freshly brewed rather than bottled or bubbled.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 9 Mar. 2026
According to the Bockfest site, bock beer is traditionally brewed for special occasions, with a particular link to spring due to German monks drinking it as a substitute for food during Lenten fasts.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2026
Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
The beans are roasted, ground, and brewed in-house, and the tables of regulars fill up quickly inside and on the covered patio.
—Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
However, English lavender is edible and it can be used in desserts, brewed into teas, or infused into creative cocktails and mocktails.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
The highlight of a treatment may well be the moments before and after, sipping the juices and teas brewed from the herbs just plucked from the grounds.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
And some highlights in the beer category, like the low-carb Michelob Ultra and budget-minded Busch Light Apple, are both brewed by Anheuser-Busch.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Sappho and Hortensia are both brewed with traditional German hops and (unconventionally) whole leaf American grown hops.
—Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
To reap the most health benefits from your tea, choose freshly brewed rather than bottled or bubbled.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 9 Mar. 2026
According to the Bockfest site, bock beer is traditionally brewed for special occasions, with a particular link to spring due to German monks drinking it as a substitute for food during Lenten fasts.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brewed
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The lone spark from the hosts was Ross Johnston’s decisive fight win against Tyler Tucker, though Johnston was assessed a major penalty for boarding on the hit that provoked the conflict.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
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Twenty-nine were classified as provoked, including incidents involving fishing, handling sharks or attempting to touch them.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Trouble loomed as the Red Devils headed to a 5-on-3 shortly after taking the lead.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Its presence has loomed in the background, with cranes adjacent as the Artemis II rocket on the ML1 has rolled out to and then back from KSC’s Launch Pad 39-B as teams continue to aim for a launch opportunity in April.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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As of this week, the effort had raised $3,855.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Michigan City United States Bowling Congress Bowling Association, which sponsors the event, has raised more than $130,000 in the last 18 years alone, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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When officers arrived, two men approached them wearing masks and gloves, carrying at least one gun.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
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From the beginning, Madeleine approached her training with seriousness and respect for the craft.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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And when fermented in the colon, soluble fiber produces short-chain fatty acids that support gut health and help control inflammation.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
16 Mar. 2026
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This wine is co-fermented with Cabernet Franc, which adds an extra layer of brightness and earthiness in the mid-palate.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2026
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The suspension of Global Entry, long promoted by the government as a time-saving benefit for frequent international travelers, drew swift criticism from Democratic lawmakers and industry groups.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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Veasey said honoring a figure associated with resistance to school desegregation conflicts with the inclusive ideals baseball has long promoted.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The move aggravated the country's existing energy crises and triggered widespread fuel shortages.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The replacement of district leaders comes after a 10-month saga involving appeals from the district attempting to stop state intervention, which was triggered by a campus receiving five failed accountability ratings in a row from the state.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Brewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brewed. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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