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
Sofia Perez, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
But the results are admirably smooth, low in acidity, and free of the tannic bitterness that afflicts most quick cold brews.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 29 June 2025
Josh Mazer, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2025
Founded in 2015 by industry professionals Chris Kirk and Will Curtin, Banded Oak brewed an extremely wide variety of beers, from easily approachable ones to heavier styles.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
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Verb
Although the space is run by Burial Beer, Visuals offers non-beer options as well, but be sure to try at least one of the brews.
—Sofia Perez, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
But the results are admirably smooth, low in acidity, and free of the tannic bitterness that afflicts most quick cold brews.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 29 June 2025
Noun
Kennedy is acting decisively and quickly to end the public health care crisis that has been brewing in this nation for the past 50 years.
—Josh Mazer, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2025
Founded in 2015 by industry professionals Chris Kirk and Will Curtin, Banded Oak brewed an extremely wide variety of beers, from easily approachable ones to heavier styles.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brew
Verb
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Run adversarial simulations, employ red teams, and commission third-party evaluations that deliberately try to provoke harmful behaviors.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Don't run away or climb a tree, which may provoke a chase.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
8 July 2025
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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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There’s also a writing desk and a bar area, stocked with local beer and spirits, South African wines and my favorite, Kenya’s classic Amarula liquor.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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DeAndre Williams, 22, was charged with first degree reckless homicide with use of a dangerous weapon for killing Romell Campbell, 41, at a West Capital Drive liquor store in September 2024.—
Ariela Lopez,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Hallie Parker, the more mischievous and outgoing sister, was raised in Napa Valley, California, by her dad, Nick.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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This includes: People with diabetes should be aware that prune juice can raise blood sugar levels.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
Verb
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The Harley-Davidson Homecoming concerts at Veterans Park July 12 are proceeding as planned after the concerts July 11 were called off around 6 p.m. due to approaching storms.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
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This wasn’t the first time a mayoral candidate approached another to drop out of the race.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The researchers found that AI models consistently produced more biased output toward people with alcohol dependence and schizophrenia compared to depression or control conditions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
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His blood alcohol content was 0.214, or almost three times the legal limit of 0.08, court documents showed.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 July 2025
Verb
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However, it doesn’t get fermented for prebiotic benefits.6 Inulin: Inulin, which comes from chicory root, is considered a non-viscous soluble fiber.—
Isabel Vasquez RD LDN,
Health,
8 July 2025
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The salmon substitute is fermented and infused with kelp and nori, creating a fishy umami and smooth texture similar to thin-cut fillet.—
Irene Milanez,
Sacbee.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Benson Boone has spent 2025 promoting his new album American Heart, which debuted on the Billboard charts just a few weeks ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Investigators found no evidence of a client list or blackmail scheme involving prominent individuals, contradicting years of speculation and conspiracy theories that both Patel and Bongino had previously promoted.—
Adeola Adeosun
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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“Brew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brew. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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