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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; see origin at brew, -ing 1

Example Sentences

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AI threats have been brewing long before Mythos.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

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From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

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From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

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From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

But there was another problem quite literally brewing.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

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