A rebellion was brewing.
Source: tatoeba (282768)
Brewing
/ˈbɹuːɪŋ/
Synonyms for "brewing" (135 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (27)
Strong matches (41)
domestic sciencedrenchdrenchingduckingdunkingforthcomingfryingfuturegatheringgoing ongoing to happengrillinghome economicsimbruementimbuementimmediateimminentimpendentimpendingimpregnation
Show 12 more words
in danger imminentin embryoin handin preparationin processin productionin progressin prospectin reservein storein the cardsin the offing
Related words (67)
in the ovenin the windin the worksin viewinfiltrationinfusioninjectioninstantjust around the cornerleachinglixiviationloomingloweringlurkingmacerationmenacingnearnear at handnearingnutrition
Show 36 more words
on streamon the anvilon the fireon the horizonon the wayoverhangingpan-broilingpercolationpermeationpoachingpreparingpulpingroastingsaturationsauteingsearingseethingshirringsimmeringsoaksoakagesoakingsoppingsousesousingsteepingstewingthat will bethreateningto cometoastingunder constructionunder revisionunder wayupcomingwaiting
Noun(10 words)
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: about to be, already in sight, approaching, at hand, baking.
- Sentence evidence is available for brewing, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "brewing".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "brewing"
Keep "brewing" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "brewing" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "brewing", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "brewing" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
17 entriesbeverage preparationcategoryconceptualizationdescriptordevelopmenteventinfusion processmanufacturingphenomenonplanningpreparationprocessproductionpropertyqualitysituation
Showing 16 of 17 words.
More specific
21 entriesShowing 16 of 21 words.
Collocations
13 entriesbeer brewingbrewing beerbrewing equipmentbrewing industrybrewing methodbrewing processbrewing sciencebrewing stormbrewing teabrewing techniquehome brewingindustrial brewingtea brewing
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
A storm is brewing.
Source: tatoeba (325252)
Tom started the coffee brewing, then checked his email.
Source: tatoeba (1040551)
There is trouble brewing.
Source: tatoeba (2364989)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "brewing"?
Closest matches include about to be, already in sight, approaching, at hand, baking.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "brewing"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.