as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state
a wave of change followed by a period of social fermentation
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Recent Examples of fermentation
New Zealand winemakers have experimented with different styles of Sauvignon Blanc, including oak aging, barrel fermentation, and wild/natural fermentation, among other things, providing a broader range of styles to meet diverse consumer preferences.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Micro Bio Factory is producing indigo from sugar through microbial fermentation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Mar. 2025
The counters, windowsills, and half of the back patio are littered with her various fermentation and salt-curing projects (homemade soy sauce, garum, and something that looks like rice but smells of apricot).
—Daniel Lavery, Bon Appétit, 17 Mar. 2025
Its fermentation process improves digestibility and breaks down gluten, a protein in grains like wheat that is resistant to digestion.
—Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 11 Mar. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Micro Bio Factory is producing indigo from sugar through microbial fermentation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Mar. 2025
The counters, windowsills, and half of the back patio are littered with her various fermentation and salt-curing projects (homemade soy sauce, garum, and something that looks like rice but smells of apricot).
—Daniel Lavery, Bon Appétit, 17 Mar. 2025
Its fermentation process improves digestibility and breaks down gluten, a protein in grains like wheat that is resistant to digestion.
—Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermentation
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President Trump’s tariffs cause turmoil among the markets and U.S. allies.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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The new duties, which follow Trump’s previous tariffs on goods from China, Mexico and Canada, are set to raise costs and cause turmoil for countless fashion businesses.—
Marc Bain and Joan Kennedy,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Bacteria in your digestive tract break down or ferment prebiotics, which release compounds called short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs).1112 These compounds provide energy for cells that line your intestinal tract, reduce inflammation, and regulate intestinal pH, which are essential to gut health.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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Key Ingredients: Honey bond-building complex, wildflower honey, honey ferment Best For: Preventing damage in the first place.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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In 1968, amid urban unrest eerily similar to the tensions today, dedicated scholars built institutes such as the Urban Institute and Johns Hopkins’ Center for Metropolitan Planning and Research to bring rigorous evidence to bear on pressing social problems.—
Andrew V. Papachristos,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Political unrest urged by anti-Trump liberals, coupled with attacks on Tesla vehicles and dealerships due to founder Elon Musk’s close association with the president, appears to be pushing some people to buy guns for self-defense.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Fermentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermentation. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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