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
Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The luxurious-feeling moisturizer contains a ferment concentrate to fade sun spots or dark spots, and to combat wrinkles for a more resilient finish.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2026
Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
Cacao is the star here, going far beyond the familiar chocolately flavors of the nibs with preparations like fermented cacao pulp and cacao husk infusions.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
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Noun
Steep yellow petals — no green parts, which turn things bitter — in boiling water with citrus, then ferment with sugar and yeast for several months.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The luxurious-feeling moisturizer contains a ferment concentrate to fade sun spots or dark spots, and to combat wrinkles for a more resilient finish.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Like all yogurts, Bulgarian yogurt is fermented with live bacteria.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
Cacao is the star here, going far beyond the familiar chocolately flavors of the nibs with preparations like fermented cacao pulp and cacao husk infusions.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ferment
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The most recent turmoil stems from the second of two rulings from the state’s highest court that focused on a referendum campaign, called People Not Politicians, that last year turned in more than 305,000 signatures to force a November statewide vote on the map.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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The cuts deepen the turmoil at Air India, following a devastating crash last year and the departure of its CEO last month.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
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Similar summaries of the show in the magazine Soap Opera Digest provoked outrage within the fledgling magazine’s readership.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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On May 18, Venus will conclude its journey through the flirtatious and thought-provoking sign of Gemini and enter the sentimental and hopeless romantic sign of Cancer.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Unlike many white rums that are heavily filtered to achieve a neutral profile, Monymusk White Overproof is crafted to preserve robust fermentation character and high aromatic intensity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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In the new space, the pizza stretching, dough mixing and fermentation will be on full display, with the kitchen located behind a glass facade that guests can walk past at Current Landing.—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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That alone, to me, raises questions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The governing body said the show would support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is raising $100 million to help children access education and soccer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Cárdenas returned to Nicaragua in the late 1970s to live in semi-retirement, but political unrest in the country, in the form of the Sandinista National Liberation Front, forced him to flee and eventually return to the United States.—
Ed Guzman,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Russia is now roiled by rumors of organized unrest with months to go before parliamentary elections, while Putin himself faces allegations of extreme isolation and a weakening grip on power.—
Rafi Schwartz,
TheWeek,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The top professional sports leagues formed a coalition with some broadcasters, including NBC and Fox, three years ago and agreed that betting should be marketed only to fans of legal age and that excessive gambling should not be promoted.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Musk promoted the accomplishment on Twitter.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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“Ferment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferment. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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