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brewing

American  
[broo-ing] / ˈbru ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act of a person who brews.

  2. the process of being brewed.

  3. the occupation or business of producing beer, ale, etc.

  4. a quantity or batch brewed in a single process or at one time.

brewing British  
/ ˈbruːɪŋ /

noun

  1. a quantity of a beverage brewed at one time

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Etymology

Origin of brewing

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; brew, -ing 1

Example Sentences

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He reminded investors that there’s no substitute for” long-term, line-by-line analysis of capital structures” rather than relying on market sentiment to tell you when a crisis is brewing.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

It’s hard to see if this is a brewing crisis or a blip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Farther north in California in the federal district courtroom of Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, another trial is brewing that consolidates over 2,000 similar cases into a single trial.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Trouble has been brewing around “The Bachelorette” for weeks as Paul was doing publicity for the show.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Tipping his head to me and John, he said, “Trouble brewing along the river, Mary Eve.”

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye

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