brewing 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of brewingnext
as in gathering

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brewing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of brew
1
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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2
as in looming
to be about to happen there's trouble brewing in the department

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brewing
  1. provoking
  2. looming
  3. future
  4. raising
  5. coming
  6. promoting
  7. upcoming
Verb
  • In the chapel is a thought-provoking installation by Spanish artist Carlos Aires that explores the complex relationship between spirituality and war.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Fang Si-Chi’s First Love Paradise is a slim but thought-provoking text about loneliness, trauma, and how vulnerable members of society can be betrayed by those who were meant to protect them.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of provoking
Verb
  • The Thunder built in some contractual escape hatches with Williams and Holmgren's looming extensions in mind.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But forecasters who work within the Forest Service’s avalanche program told Outside that a larger problem may be looming on the horizon.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of looming
Adjective
  • Many of the recordings, embossed on fragile aluminum discs, have now been digitized, securing them for future listeners.
    Brendan Fitzgerald, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Lining up in midfield against them, a Bayern team that included future USMNT international Malik Tillman, Hurzeler was spiky and combative from the start.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of future
Verb
  • The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.
    Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Sinema spent around $8,000 on travel expenses in the Boston area in the days surrounding the marathon this spring, but has reported raising just one dollar since March, according to CREW’s complaint.
    Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of raising
Adjective
  • Murder by firearm carries the possibility of the death penalty, though federal prosecutors will determine whether to pursue that path in coming months.
    MARK SCOLFORO, arkansasonline.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Investment in manufacturing facilities will decline in coming months, the bank predicts, but at a much slower pace than previously expected.
    Courtney Fingar, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of coming
Verb
  • Suited for mature skin of any type, the cream boosts the radiance of dull skin while minimizing the appearance of pores and promoting a softer, smoother texture.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Many commentators contrasted Lively’s light touch when promoting the film to Baldoni’s serious approach, who spent much of the press tour uplifting the voices of domestic violence survivors.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of promoting
Adjective
  • But this year, there was a buzz in the air because of the upcoming proposal.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Jung has been making waves in Hollywood with her recent appearance in Apple TV+’s Disclaimer and is preparing for her role in director Na Hong-jin’s upcoming film, Hope.
    Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of upcoming
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