BREWS Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of brew

as in provokes

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 looms

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

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brews

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noun

plural of brew

as in liquors

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Grown-ups, meanwhile, can make a night of it on the October Beer Tasting Train, a 21+ excursion that pairs local craft brews with views of the shoreline in peak color. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 15 Oct. 2026 Read More The compact Keurig K-Express brews single cups of K-Cup coffee pods, with a 48 ounce reservoir for fewer refills. — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 7 Oct. 2026 There’s no point in debating with customers whether the perfect pot of tea or espresso coffee brews better at temperatures that don’t peel the skin from the roof of your mouth. — New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026 For a scoop of mimosa ice cream, don’t skip Le Boudoir Glacier, while Brasserie des Maures brews a seasonal mimosa beer. — Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2026 With more than 250 taps, El Bait Shop remains one of the largest draft programs in the country, pouring Iowa brews alongside national icons, rare releases and classic imports. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 29 July 2026 With this premise, Brandl brews a heady, destabilizing concoction of uncanny horror and bone-dry humor to depict a man on the brink, whose demons—whether real or imagined—just might be catching up with him. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 July 2026 Breakaway brews everything from classic styles like Vienna lager to modern beers like Italian pilsner. — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Yet a sinister rage brews within the former chef, flickering alive with the smallest spark. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 June 2026

Noun

From martinis shaken with property-specific gin to custom brews poured at check-in, hotels across the globe are upping the ante for the luxury traveler and hoping guests will book for their brew. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

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Along with their organization’s missions, the pair picked horror because of the conversations the genre provokes.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
Another question, says Professor Trotti at Ithaca College, is whether a public execution portrays strength or provokes horror.

— Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of provokes

Verb

But a debt crisis looms outside the government's balance sheet.

— Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Loneliness looms as a threat to all genders, but men, who are lauded for gruff stoicism and scorned for vulnerability, can be especially ill-equipped to navigate atomization.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of looms

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The hotel’s commitment to showing off local, small-batch liquors means that all standard cocktails, as well as most of the signature drinks offered at its three bars, feature in-state whiskeys, vodkas, gins, and bourbons as a base.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
The Spirits That Work Best in Salty Drinks Generally, light liquors including gin, tequila, and vodka are the best builders for these cocktails and infusions, says Harris.

— Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of liquors

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Much of the menu, which is influenced by Italian and French techniques, lets farm-fresh produce shine, but Guzman also ferments her fair share of things, whether with koji or in the form of the house pickles offered as an amuse-bouche.

— Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026
Sourdough starter is a slow leavener that ferments the dough, which is what makes sourdough bread healthier.

— Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026

Definition of ferments

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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

Definition of spirits

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Now, his firing triggers a buyout package of around $12 million, according to Yahoo's Ross Dellenger.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Endurance testing Heating the material triggers a chemical reaction that removes loose chlorine ions and forms strong bonds between indium, oxygen, and phosphorus.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of triggers

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According to the scientists, the method achieved some of the highest production rates yet for valuable alcohols and three- and four-carbon atoms.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
For example, a gold catalyst leads to the production of carbon monoxide (CO), while copper produces more complex compounds including alcohols, ethanol and methane (CH4).

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026

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