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
The result is a tangy flavor, higher acidity, and thicker consistency than fresh milk, thanks to protein coagulation during fermentation.
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Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
At the center of the movement is White, who worked at Noma for roughly five years in its fermentation lab.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Fresh root compounds lose their potency quickly, and air exposure can cause fermentation or mold growth.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Both Montecillo and Monte Rosso are aged for one year in 40 percent new French oak barrels and a second year in a 2,000-liter foudre, but Soto extracts earlier in fermentation for the Montecillo and then becomes gentler through the process to keep the tannins soft.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
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Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
At the center of the movement is White, who worked at Noma for roughly five years in its fermentation lab.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Fresh root compounds lose their potency quickly, and air exposure can cause fermentation or mold growth.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Both Montecillo and Monte Rosso are aged for one year in 40 percent new French oak barrels and a second year in a 2,000-liter foudre, but Soto extracts earlier in fermentation for the Montecillo and then becomes gentler through the process to keep the tannins soft.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermentation
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Chinese companies aren’t retreating from the Arabian Gulf despite turmoil in the region, according to one of the world’s top management consultants.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
26 Mar. 2026
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Anatomy of a Fall and The Zone of Interest actress Hüller, currently on screens opposite Ryan Gosling in box office hit Project Hail Mary, plays a mysterious soldier who appears in a secluded Protestant village amidst the turmoil of the Thirty Years’ War.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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During the political and artistic ferment of the nineteen-sixties, Iran was one of many countries that developed a homegrown New Wave.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The lightweight triglyceride oil base melts through makeup and sunscreen without stripping, while glycerin and Lactobacillus ferment help maintain moisture.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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When a white suburban jury acquitted the LAPD officers who beat Black motorist Rodney King, protesters spilled into the Slot and set the nearby landmark palm trees on fire — a precursor for the unrest to come.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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So when, in December 2025, thousands of ICE agents descended upon the Twin Cities, initiating two months of unrest and violence, restaurants were not at the forefront of the headlines, but acutely absorbing its impact.—
David Farley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Fermentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermentation. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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