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as in provoking
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 looming
to be about to happen
there's trouble brewing in the department
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Recent Examples of brewing
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026
James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Trouble seems to be brewing for Trader Joe's.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
While Hughes offered optimism that a breakthrough is near, Boldy pushed back on the idea that there was frustration brewing over the special teams struggles.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
The foreclosure lawsuit was brewing around the same time.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Officials close to the presidency told Semafor that Edun’s departure had no relation to his performance and had been brewing due to a personal issue, but did not elaborate.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
There have been some signs that changes are brewing.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Downstairs, another party was brewing on the red carpet, which was beneath a tent surrounding Lincoln Center’s iconic fountain.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Campaign watchers said that the internal wars in New Britain have been brewing for decades and bitter, bareknuckle New Britain politics is ugly enough without needing any extra push from Lamont.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
But this bet will face its most serious test in the brewing Republican presidential primary.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Yankees have a new dynamic duo brewing early this season.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Trouble seems to be brewing for Trader Joe's.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
While Hughes offered optimism that a breakthrough is near, Boldy pushed back on the idea that there was frustration brewing over the special teams struggles.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
The foreclosure lawsuit was brewing around the same time.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Officials close to the presidency told Semafor that Edun’s departure had no relation to his performance and had been brewing due to a personal issue, but did not elaborate.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
There have been some signs that changes are brewing.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Downstairs, another party was brewing on the red carpet, which was beneath a tent surrounding Lincoln Center’s iconic fountain.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Campaign watchers said that the internal wars in New Britain have been brewing for decades and bitter, bareknuckle New Britain politics is ugly enough without needing any extra push from Lamont.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brewing
Verb
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The films below offer up thought-provoking answers, but not all of them are bullish on humanity’s chances.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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On a brighter note, under this thought-provoking transit, networking can become surprisingly fruitful.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Sacramento Bee published a wide range of stories on Thursday, from a former Sacramento city councilman’s guilty plea to new high school rankings to a beloved gift shop’s final day looming.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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California’s looming jet fuel crisis.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Pritzker last fall tasked the Illinois Accountability Commission with fact-finding about the sweeping Chicago-area raids for posterity, the public eye and potential future law enforcement actions, but the panel itself has no direct law enforcement power.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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These partnerships help organizations strengthen their workforce by providing practical experience and supporting career development opportunities for future leaders.—
Mike Kelleher,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Walker was also experiencing a mental health issue and was shot after raising a knife.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Several early tests failed, raising questions about the program’s future.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It is expected to reach full operations in the coming months, to power over 400,000 Massachusetts homes and businesses.—
Jennifer McDermott,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Prices are stabilizing and may even rise slightly in coming months as demand rises and supply continues to be tight, Wei said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Republicans are all in on giving away goodies to their co-partisans and fermenting a code that looks like Swiss cheese.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sourdough Bread Sourdough is made by fermenting flour and water with lactic acid bacteria and yeast.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The seeds are rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber, helping to feed gut bacteria while also promoting regular bowel movements, research has shown.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lauersdorf is always willing to answer constituent concerns, and never complains, said Heritage Homeowners’ Association vice president Jennifer Samuels in a Facebook post promoting the fundraising effort.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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That’s more of a long-term goal, with the expectation that the Rangers will aim to nab one piece with their top-five pick in the upcoming NHL Draft and keep an eye out for any others who hit the market either this summer or down the road.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Veteran right-hander Phil Maton will be activated from the IL during the Cubs’ upcoming series in San Diego.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Brewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brewing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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