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Recent Examples of fermented
Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Jun Jun is a fermented tea made with green tea and raw honey.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Korean hair treatments commonly use botanical extracts like ginseng, camellia oil, rice water, and green tea, along with fermented ingredients that enhance absorption and nourishment.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
Natto Natto is a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Tempeh Think of tempeh as tofu’s ultra-fermented cousin.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Kennedy is known to eat steak with fermented vegetables for breakfast and even bring his own sauerkraut to restaurants — a habit his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, joked about with The Cut.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Japanese natto, made from fermented soybeans, gets its signature stretchiness from bacterial cultures.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
Made with fermented fish (often anchovies) and salt, fish sauce adds unrivaled complexity to the sauce.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Dec. 2025
Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026
And when fermented in the colon, soluble fiber produces short-chain fatty acids that support gut health and help control inflammation.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
This wine is co-fermented with Cabernet Franc, which adds an extra layer of brightness and earthiness in the mid-palate.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
First, it's naturally fermented, then it's aged in wooden casks.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
People who experience an upset stomach from fruit might be sensitive to fermentable carbohydrates, which are sugars that are fermented in their gut during digestion.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 9 Mar. 2026
The ingredients are 100% raw and organic, handcrafted and fermented for a month.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The pizza dough was dialed in, sporting the lightness and crispiness of a New York pizza combined with the chew and the fermented tang of Californian Neapolitan pizza.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Jun Jun is a fermented tea made with green tea and raw honey.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Korean hair treatments commonly use botanical extracts like ginseng, camellia oil, rice water, and green tea, along with fermented ingredients that enhance absorption and nourishment.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
Natto Natto is a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Tempeh Think of tempeh as tofu’s ultra-fermented cousin.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Kennedy is known to eat steak with fermented vegetables for breakfast and even bring his own sauerkraut to restaurants — a habit his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, joked about with The Cut.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Japanese natto, made from fermented soybeans, gets its signature stretchiness from bacterial cultures.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
Made with fermented fish (often anchovies) and salt, fish sauce adds unrivaled complexity to the sauce.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Dec. 2025
Verb
There are many shapes and shades, but all are sourdough slowly fermented for 51 hours for incredible flavor.
—Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026
And when fermented in the colon, soluble fiber produces short-chain fatty acids that support gut health and help control inflammation.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
This wine is co-fermented with Cabernet Franc, which adds an extra layer of brightness and earthiness in the mid-palate.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
First, it's naturally fermented, then it's aged in wooden casks.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
People who experience an upset stomach from fruit might be sensitive to fermentable carbohydrates, which are sugars that are fermented in their gut during digestion.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 9 Mar. 2026
The ingredients are 100% raw and organic, handcrafted and fermented for a month.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermented
Adjective
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A lot happens, but little feels earned; the tone is an uneasy blend of zany and sour.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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Things turned sour despite reassurances that the data center would generate $5 million in annual revenue to support park maintenance, libraries and repairs without raising residential taxes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the bill and others like it have provoked a series of constitutional concerns.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Solomon Islands is one of China's closest partners in the region having struck a security agreement – the details have not been made public – with Beijing in 2022 after switching recognition from Taiwan to China in 2019, an act that provoked rioting in the capital, Honiara, in 2021.—
Didi Kirsten Tatlow,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When Hegseth tries to don the armor of a warrior priest, the result is a rancid mess that should offend believers and nonbelievers alike.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
30 Mar. 2026
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However, suet molds in the rain and quickly turns rancid in hot weather.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The trip raised hopes among some members on the WhatsApp chain that expressions of empathy toward Palestinians will become more common at Beth El, both from the bimah and in synagogue-wide communications.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Together, the reports signal a possible escalation in the Iran -war — the fallout of which has already rattled markets and raised fears of broader supply chain disruptions and higher global prices.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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According to Silverman, the officers unzipped the bag and saw a decomposed head and torso.—
Kyung Lah,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Officers unzipped the bag and found a decomposed head and torso, according to the documents.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Vulnerable, voiceless elders in Miami-Dade who are removed from their homes for their own good will likely wind up in the hands of an Adult Protective Services supervisor promoted to a position of unparalleled power despite the objections of family members and whistleblowing colleagues.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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He was recently promoted as EMEA content chief Angela Jain gets set to splash the cash on European originals.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Caneiro killed his relatives over a soured business relationship with his brother, prosecutors alleged.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The election outcome will give Takaichi a fresh mandate to tackle challenges such as Japan’s rapidly aging population, the rising cost of living, a weak yen, and soured relations with China.—
Yumi Asada,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ethanol is brewed from corn, supporting crop prices and thereby helping grain farmers.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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Summer blend gas is more expensive, brewed to keep down higher summertime pollution.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Fermented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermented. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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