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
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
The product’s high-performance formula includes actives like salicylic acid and niacinamide, as well as pre and probiotic ferments, a slew of soothing herbs (like centella (cica) asiatica, polygonum multiflorum, and cannabis sativa seed oil), and a protein cocktail of amino acid complex and biotin.
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Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
26 June 2026
The refreshing formula combines rosemary, Korean pine leaf, salicylic acid, and cooling menthol to clear away buildup, while caffeine, biotin, and fermented ingredients like Bifida and Lactobacillus keep the scalp balanced.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
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Stop by Maine & Loire for a bottle of wine (or two) to bring back to your hotel, peruse Onggi for some ferment-forward pantry staples, snag some snacks from Sissle & Daughters, and browse through rare and vintage cookbooks at Rabelais.
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Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
The product’s high-performance formula includes actives like salicylic acid and niacinamide, as well as pre and probiotic ferments, a slew of soothing herbs (like centella (cica) asiatica, polygonum multiflorum, and cannabis sativa seed oil), and a protein cocktail of amino acid complex and biotin.
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Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
Verb
Because it’s fermented, tempeh may also be easier to digest and offer benefits specific to gut and metabolic health.
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Matt Fuchs,
Time,
26 June 2026
The refreshing formula combines rosemary, Korean pine leaf, salicylic acid, and cooling menthol to clear away buildup, while caffeine, biotin, and fermented ingredients like Bifida and Lactobacillus keep the scalp balanced.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
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The landlocked mineral-rich nation is facing one of its deepest political crises in decades as economic turmoil, nationwide protests and a battle over the country’s future threaten to reshape the balance of power in South America.
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Political turmoil intensifies as resignations, Russia’s rising threat and pressure from a skeptical United States leave Britain’s next leader to prove the plan can truly safeguard Europe.
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Montgomery’s death provoked an outpouring of heartfelt support.
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What the 1998 demolition unexpectedly uncovered roiled Miami and provoked a worldwide outcry — a mysterious set of 24 holes carved into the limestone bedrock in a perfect circle, 38 feet in diameter.
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Some versions lean sweeter and fruit-forward, while others become drier and more structured as fermentation continues.
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The spirit was fermented in earthen pits and distilled, a process that took a year across eight fermentations and seven distillations.
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But the data center boom has raised many questions about land use, the resources the complexes consume and the risk of costs being spread to other Georgia residents and businesses.
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Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees.
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Chevron benefits from unrest in the Middle East and other factors that can elevate energy prices.
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Shows of extravagance like these have not been met with kindness in a world torn by war, inflation, soaring gas prices and political unrest.
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Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.
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The company threw a lavish caviar party at Cannes and in May hosted panels promoting its cinematic tool at Amazon’s AI on the Lot event in Culver City.
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“Ferment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferment. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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