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
Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025
Intellectually, the era was one of radical ferment, but radicalism worked on the canonical: D. H. Lawrence and Thomas Hardy remained royalty in schools and universities, thanks to the king-making attentions of Williams and F. R. Leavis.
—Book Marks
july 17, Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
Lindsey Desoto, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
The rice in question is fermented with a particular yeast that yields less alcohol and more key nutrients, like amino acids, for skin.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Bacteria added to ferment yogurt and produce Greek yogurt provide beneficial probiotics.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025
Intellectually, the era was one of radical ferment, but radicalism worked on the canonical: D. H. Lawrence and Thomas Hardy remained royalty in schools and universities, thanks to the king-making attentions of Williams and F. R. Leavis.
—Book Marks
july 17, Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
Verb
When FODMAPs reach the large intestine, they are fermented by bacteria.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
The rice in question is fermented with a particular yeast that yields less alcohol and more key nutrients, like amino acids, for skin.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ferment
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Thailand has been in political turmoil since, ever since deadly border clashes with Cambodian forces.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Stock futures gained momentum on Sunday evening as investors brace for fresh inflation data and political turmoil overseas that could ripple through the bond market.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Gallery hoppers will also find design showcases at the Museu del Disseny at Glòries and thought-provoking contemporary exhibitions at MACBA (The Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona).—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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Like most of McElwee’s films, including Sherman’s March itself, this one juxtaposes two seemingly unrelated things in surprising and thought-provoking ways.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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The core Woodford Reserve character is still there, despite being made from malted barley with no corn or rye in the mashbill (perhaps due to the proprietary yeast strain that is used during fermentation).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
7 Sep. 2025
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This is done using non-GMO oil yeasts in a secondary fermentation process.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The deal, brokered after a standoff between state and county officials resulting from a disagreement over whether to raise assessments this year, means homeowners will see a nearly 7% increase above their 2024 property valuation.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Bundy family said information about the object removed from Ryan Bundy’s arm could raise more questions in the incident.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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The last time a president bypassed a state’s governor in sending the National Guard to quell civil unrest was in Selma, Alabama, in 1965.—
Luke William Hunt,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Since the summer of unrest over the death of George Floyd, the NFL has allowed teams to have performers sing the song, known as the Black national anthem.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This team is once again dealing with turnover at offensive coordinator, with Kevin Patullo promoted over the offseason to replace Kellen Moore, who is now head coach of the Saints.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Commission was also unimpressed by Jackson continuing to promote SPIS’ data around the location on the pitch and timing of Paqueta’s bookings during the game during cross-examination, despite the fact that the FA had abandoned this evidence.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Ferment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferment. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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