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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as in loomed
to be about to happen
there's trouble brewing in the department
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Recent Examples of brewed
It is brewed from the leaves of a native species a tree that can be found in the forests of South America.
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Ellsworth, 38, originally brewed up the first iterations of what would later become known as Poppi in 2015 by mixing fruit juice, prebiotics, and sparkling water in her kitchen, marketing the drink as a healthier alternative to classic sodas.
—Katie Moore, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Acclimating our senses was rooftop breakfast served by a gracious staff who introduced us to Armenian coffee — finely ground into a powder and brewed in a jazzve pot.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
The brewery was founded in 1589 in Munich, and since then, Hofbräuhaus beer has been brewed in strict accordance with that law, using only water, barley malt and hops.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
The partnership with Dangerous Man plays a role here; HeadFlyer's products will now be brewed at the Maple Lake site.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Ethanol is brewed from corn, supporting crop prices and thereby helping grain farmers.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Summer blend gas is more expensive, brewed to keep down higher summertime pollution.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Ethanol is brewed from corn, supporting crop prices and thereby helping grain farmers.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Ellsworth, 38, originally brewed up the first iterations of what would later become known as Poppi in 2015 by mixing fruit juice, prebiotics, and sparkling water in her kitchen, marketing the drink as a healthier alternative to classic sodas.
—Katie Moore, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Acclimating our senses was rooftop breakfast served by a gracious staff who introduced us to Armenian coffee — finely ground into a powder and brewed in a jazzve pot.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
The brewery was founded in 1589 in Munich, and since then, Hofbräuhaus beer has been brewed in strict accordance with that law, using only water, barley malt and hops.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
The partnership with Dangerous Man plays a role here; HeadFlyer's products will now be brewed at the Maple Lake site.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Ethanol is brewed from corn, supporting crop prices and thereby helping grain farmers.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Summer blend gas is more expensive, brewed to keep down higher summertime pollution.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Ethanol is brewed from corn, supporting crop prices and thereby helping grain farmers.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brewed
Verb
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This allegedly provoked a verbal altercation between Patterson and the two customers.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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His capture provoked at least eight highway blockades by criminal groups on the highways surrounding the border city of Reynosa.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a game decided in the margins, that difference loomed large.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Between late 1918 and 1921, Ireland was consumed by a war for independence against British rule, which had loomed over the island since the 12th century.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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In that moment, Caldentey looked up, assessed the situation, and raised her right arm.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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These questions were raised after reporting by The New York Times in August 2024 regarding Moore’s untruthful claims about receiving the Bronze Star in Afghanistan — a story originally reported on in 2022 by FOX45’s Mikenzie Frost.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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In the draft room, Bisciotti looked nervous as the pick approached, worried another team — or even his own GM — might snag Randall.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Bo Erickson | Reuters A source who was attending the event, and was briefed by Secret Service after the shooting, told CNBC’s Eamon Javers that a man with a shotgun had approached metal detectors and was shot by Secret Service agents.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2026
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For most people, a balanced diet with fiber-rich plants and fermented foods is better than relying on these drinks.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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Her menu also anchors itself to sourcing as much as possible from nearby farms and purveyors whether for mushrooms, miso, or fermented NA drinks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Now it’s being promoted by Invest Qatar, the government’s inward investment agency, alongside newer lifelines such as rent waivers and regulatory filing extensions which have been offered in response to the regional disruption caused by the Iran conflict.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Even with a new CEO and a new structure under Dana Walden, who was promoted to president and chief creative officer as Josh D’Amaro succeeded Bob Iger as CEO, the stance from Disney has been to exercise more patience.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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The United Nations Development Programme reports that higher energy prices, disrupted food systems, and economic slowdowns triggered by the war could push up to thirty-two million people globally into poverty.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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While the legislature required most involuntary tows from apartments to be triggered by specific complaints, residents said towing companies are continuing to patrol public housing and low-income apartment complexes and tow cars for minor violations.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Brewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brewed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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