as in incentive
something that arouses action or activity
taxation without representation proved to be the yeast of rebellion
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Recent Examples of yeast
Using beans naturally fermented on-site, the team used DNA sequencing and metabolic modeling to identify the network of interactions between various bacteria and yeasts that drove fermentation.
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Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2025
By combining their advice with the basics of bread chemistry, Ahrens developed the fluffy yeast dough recipe that would define the shop's future.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Fungal acne: Is caused by yeast overgrowth, while acne vulgaris is caused by C. acnes bacteria.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Grapes were fermented using naturally occurring wild yeasts and then crushed directly into barrels and allowed to undergo malolactic fermentation and aging for a minimum of 18 months.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2025
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Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2025
By combining their advice with the basics of bread chemistry, Ahrens developed the fluffy yeast dough recipe that would define the shop's future.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Fungal acne: Is caused by yeast overgrowth, while acne vulgaris is caused by C. acnes bacteria.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Grapes were fermented using naturally occurring wild yeasts and then crushed directly into barrels and allowed to undergo malolactic fermentation and aging for a minimum of 18 months.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yeast
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Newton’s population hit a record high in the 2020 census and Showalter said roughly half of those who’ve received the housing incentive are new to the city.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) last month launched a hiring push to bolster detention and deportation efforts, offering incentives including student loan forgiveness and signing bonuses of up to $50,000.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This belief is more pressing now, given how devoid of impetus Villa have looked in their two matches so far.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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The impetus for Legacy, which came out Aug. 22 on Concord, was Fogerty regaining control over his songs after a half-century fight, as well as turning 80.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
25 Aug. 2025
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Players drew encouragement from effectiveness at the goal line, where Rodgers and company scored on Tampa’s first unit on two of three attempts.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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The book itself became a post-surgery memento, as Nelson's friends and family left him notes, writing words of encouragement in the first few pages.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Those news stories are confusing the timeline for the older stimulus checks.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Hawley’s news release states that the parameters for the tax rebate would be similar to the stimulus checks issued in 2020 during the economic slowdown caused by the pandemic.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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At the White House press briefing later that day, press secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked whether Trump was joking in his comments or if there was a spiritual motivation behind his peace efforts.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Just his razor-sharp intellect and the motivation to work hard.—
Rich Tabaka,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Yeast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yeast. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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