BREW Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈbrü

Definition of brew

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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as in to loom

to be about to happen there's trouble brewing in the department

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Recent Examples of brew

Verb

Americans can legally brew beer and make wine at home, but producing even a small amount of whiskey could land them in federal prison. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Could a major deal between David Ellison’s Skydance and Elon Musk’s SpaceX be brewing? — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026

Noun

For at least two decades, thousands of Americans have been going to Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil to look for ayahuasca, a psychoactive brew traditionally used in sacred ceremonies in South America. — Pardis Mahdavi, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026 For a quick morning coffee, hit up the lobby coffee bar for a complimentary brew. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brew

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Verb

North Korea denied responsibility for the explosions and warned of strong retaliation if provoked.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
In 2012 American entrepreneur Russ George spread roughly 100 tons of iron in the North Pacific, provoking international criticism that a commercial venture had begun geoengineering without adequate oversight.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of provoke

Verb

The debate stage provided Marshall and Hamilton the clearest opportunity to address the criticisms looming over their campaigns.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
Some Republican groups have stopped spending in Kean’s race because his race is widely seen as doomed to defeat amid a looming Democratic blue wave.

— Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of loom

Verb

In 2022, the central bank raised rates by three-quarters of a point six days before the midterm elections, part of its fight against the worst inflation in four decades.

— Aoife Walsh, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
And the evidence uncovered by Chair Loudermilk raises serious questions about Speaker Pelosi's role in those decisions.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of raise

Verb

The result offers researchers a different way to approach quantum material design.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
With Election Day approaching, California voters are facing a crowded ballot and competing claims about what the state's propositions would do.

— James Taylor, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of approach

Noun

LaGrone was directed not to possess weapons, alcohol or drugs and remain under the care of a person whose initials are noted in a document.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
Flair, 77, has battled health and alcohol issues over the years.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of alcohol

Verb

It’s made by fermenting rice into alcohol and then vinegar, though its flavor and production vary by region.

— Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
The bread is made using grain that came from France more than 100 years ago, and Wegmans’ artisans ferment the dough for 48 hours to develop its flavor.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of ferment

Noun

The week will start dry and warmer than normal, but rain chances return Tuesday and could dampen Halloween spirits, with a 40% chance of rain Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
As the Commander of the crew, my main responsibilities were to make sure the crew was safe, in good health and spirits, getting along well and on top of their work.

— Michaela Musilova, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026

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