as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state
the city was in ferment as its residents nervously awaited the outcome of the referendum vote
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as in to provoke
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being
the various social and economic factors that fermented the major cultural change during the U.S. during the 1960s
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Recent Examples of ferment
Alex Testere, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2024
The mixture thickens as the lactose in the milk ferments into lactic acid.2
Due to its acidity, plain yogurt has a slightly tangy flavor.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Greek and regular yogurt are fermented dairy products like sour cream, kefir, and buttermilk.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Wet or Dry Some ferments, like kimchi, are rubbed with salt and fermented dry, while others, like pickled cucumbers, are preserved in a liquid brine of salt dissolved in water.
—Alex Testere, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2024
The mixture thickens as the lactose in the milk ferments into lactic acid.2
Due to its acidity, plain yogurt has a slightly tangy flavor.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
Verb
The result is a stunning testament to Portuguese cooking that reflects not only the American diaspora but also the salted, dehydrated and fermented flavors that, over the centuries, helped Portugal expand across the globe.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Greek and regular yogurt are fermented dairy products like sour cream, kefir, and buttermilk.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
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The filing notes that geopolitical turmoil, specifically the Israel-Hamas conflict, has impacted global shipping routes, leading to disruptions.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Defense spending and exports could be threatened, analysts say, and conservative ambitions to overhaul the Federal Aviation Administration could cause turmoil at a time when the agency is deeply engaged in trying to diagnose and fix systemic problems at Boeing.Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Thomas’ win in the NCAA swimming championships provoked particular ire.Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Rhesus monkeys are typically 19-21 inches in length, weigh around 12-17 lbs., and can become aggressive if provoked.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Chattanooga's Experimental Distillery focuses on small-batch innovations, testing new mash bills, barrel finishes, and fermentation techniques.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Harvest occurred between August 15 and 30, and after fermentation the wines were aged on the lees for one year in a combination of new oak, used oak, concrete eggs, and stainless-steel eggs.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article California air quality regulators late Friday approved a plan to strengthen limits on the planet-warming emissions from gasoline and diesel fuels, a move expected to raise gas prices while bringing public health benefits.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The company has established an at-the-market equity program to sell up to US$250 million of common shares, raising gross proceeds of $138,476,000 during the six months ended September 30, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Authorities have erected new security fencing around the White House and other buildings in Washington, D.C., on Sunday as the nation's capital braces for possible unrest on and after Election Day.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Obviously, there are myriad reasons for the malaise gripping the town — the lingering aftereffects of the pandemic, the industry-wide economic shrinkage, the labor unrest, the waves and waves of layoffs.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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After visiting Canada in February with wife Meghan Markle to celebrate one year to go until the 2025 Games, Harry returned solo on Nov. 17 and appeared on the pre-show of the Grey Cup, the Canadian Football League’s championship game, to promote the Games.Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Some studies have shown that metformin could help to promote longevity and better health outcomes, the doctor said.Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Ferment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferment. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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