as in provoking
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 fermenting
Republicans are all in on giving away goodies to their co-partisans and fermenting a code that looks like Swiss cheese.
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Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Sourdough Bread Sourdough is made by fermenting flour and water with lactic acid bacteria and yeast.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
May Support Gut Health As mentioned, apple cider vinegar is made by fermenting apple cider.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
Kombucha Kombucha is a fizzy drink made by fermenting tea and sugar with a mix of bacteria and yeast called a SCOBY.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
In the blasting afternoon sun, the stench of fermenting earth and decay steams off the marsh.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
Gallons of fermenting fruit rinds for the vibrant aguas frescas chill near the array of drying chilies and madre tallow mixtures, but the tight confines mean some sacrifices.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
They are sometimes confused with each other as both are made by fermenting cow’s milk, but there are actually substantial differences between the two, from consistency to flavour to nutritional value.
—Ana Gándara, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2026
For nearly 10 years up until then, the test kits Andwin Scientific supplied the state did not contain the necessary amount of the chemical compound sodium fluoride to prevent urine samples from fermenting, according to the state’s letter.
—Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Sourdough Bread Sourdough is made by fermenting flour and water with lactic acid bacteria and yeast.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
May Support Gut Health As mentioned, apple cider vinegar is made by fermenting apple cider.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
Kombucha Kombucha is a fizzy drink made by fermenting tea and sugar with a mix of bacteria and yeast called a SCOBY.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
In the blasting afternoon sun, the stench of fermenting earth and decay steams off the marsh.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
Gallons of fermenting fruit rinds for the vibrant aguas frescas chill near the array of drying chilies and madre tallow mixtures, but the tight confines mean some sacrifices.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
They are sometimes confused with each other as both are made by fermenting cow’s milk, but there are actually substantial differences between the two, from consistency to flavour to nutritional value.
—Ana Gándara, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2026
For nearly 10 years up until then, the test kits Andwin Scientific supplied the state did not contain the necessary amount of the chemical compound sodium fluoride to prevent urine samples from fermenting, according to the state’s letter.
—Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermenting
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Aliens, dystopian nightmares, and twisted realities are more than likely provoking a reaction from viewers that flies a lot closer to terrified.—
Grace Dean,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Through the band members’ stories, Méndez guides readers expertly through a historical landscape that may be unfamiliar to them and examines thought-provoking ideas about art and protest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Since the event’s conception in 2013, more than 60,000 donors have helped hundreds of nonprofit organizations in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties raising more than $117 million, according to the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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Clark’s legal team has also highlighted the role of the lead detective in the case, who was later convicted in an unrelated matter involving perjury and evidence tampering, further raising questions about the original investigation.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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In Church’s day, that separation depended on promoting a robust idea of American innocence over Europe’s enfeebling corruption.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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There is a broader issue of manufacturers selling dangerous products and promoting them with deceptive advertising to lure youth into using their dangerous, ineffective products.—
Jad Abdel Nour,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Signals for a rocky road Early this season, there were signs that trouble could be brewing for the Magic.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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At the same time, something deeper is brewing behind the scenes.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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The breakthrough came recently when an ICE collection allowed Catalan-Torreblanca's DNA profile to be entered into CODIS, triggering a match to the crime scenes.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The one-page US proposal sought to declare an end to the war while triggering a 30-day negotiation period to resolve sticking points, including on nuclear issues, frozen Iranian assets and security in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a regional source familiar with the negotiations.—
Jennifer Hansler,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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