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
Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
In addition to minimizing the effects of UV damage, this serum also features pumpkin ferment and pomegranate extract—both of which help to dissolve dead skin cells, thus reducing the appearance of pores, acne, and overall dullness.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
Each spirit was fermented separately to highlight the effects of this crucial step, and it’s bottled at proof without additives.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
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Noun
True to Fable & Mane’s Ayurvedic roots, this hair mask is formulated with ancient Ayurvedic botanicals and modern ingredients, including black tea ferments that are loaded with antioxidants and natural tannins to boost hair strength and shine for all hair types.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
In addition to minimizing the effects of UV damage, this serum also features pumpkin ferment and pomegranate extract—both of which help to dissolve dead skin cells, thus reducing the appearance of pores, acne, and overall dullness.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
Then the brewer will mill it to crack the grain, mash it to convert starches to sugar and finally ferment it, turning the starches into alcohol, Goss explained.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
Each spirit was fermented separately to highlight the effects of this crucial step, and it’s bottled at proof without additives.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ferment
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However, Harry recently resigned from Sentebale amid what has been characterized as a financial crisis and internal turmoil.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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In a little more than 100 days, the Trump administration has upended the U.S. health care system Americans love to hate, sparking turmoil and confusion.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The situation escalated when GUNTHER mentioned Goldberg's family, provoking the Hall of Famer to jump the security barricade.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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In years past, the school district’s funding request has provoked heated conversations about how much the county should fund.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
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Let stand for 6 or 7 hours, or until signs of fermentation (gas bubbles) appear.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
13 May 2025
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The mango trees next to our distillery attract fruit flies, and those fruit flies carry wild yeast that adds subtle complexity to the fermentation.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The fundraiser is to be held Tuesday between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Smyth raised $34,000 in campaign contributions, the Nancy on Norwalk website reports, in the first four weeks after announcing her candidacy in March.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2025
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Users can effortlessly raise it out of the water without compromising its sleek appearance, thanks to the incorporated retrieving handle.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The Latin American pivot proved timely, offering Gaumont an outlet as the English-speaking market faced post-pandemic labor unrest and economic slowdown.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
7 May 2025
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Amidst the social unrest shaking France, the fates of Valjean, Cosette, her lover Marius, and Javert become intertwined in a turbulent, revolutionary Paris.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2025
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Plus, hair loss treatments do so much more than promote hair growth, which usually takes a couple of months to see.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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When included as part of a balanced diet, soy foods can promote muscle growth, protect heart health, and support weight management.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
13 May 2025
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“Ferment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferment. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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