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 grapes are hand-picked and undergo maceration on the
skins for a few hours, then racked into terracotta jars towards the end of alcoholic fermentation, to permit proper temperature control.
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
That’s just a side effect of all that good fermentation going on among your gut bugs.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 29 May 2025
Fans of fermentation and fire, the duo crafts dishes that showcase a single local ingredient.
—Seth Sherwood, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The malting process activates the sugars in the seeds for fermentation for food and drinks.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
That’s just a side effect of all that good fermentation going on among your gut bugs.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 29 May 2025
Fans of fermentation and fire, the duo crafts dishes that showcase a single local ingredient.
—Seth Sherwood, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The malting process activates the sugars in the seeds for fermentation for food and drinks.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermentation
Noun
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The emotional emptiness can feel unbearable, and the practical demands only add to the turmoil, often leaving the surviving spouse feeling lost and helpless.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Bob Vander Weide, then team president and son-in-law to Rich DeVos, was on the outs — the casualty of a divorce from the owner’s daughter and a franchise in turmoil.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Then, it’s left to ferment at room temperature for days or weeks.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
11 June 2025
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And large pay hikes only ferment further inflation.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The Trump administration has pardoned all Jan. 6 protesters and has taken actions against those who prosecuted them for a variety of allegations connected to the unrest.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2025
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With features like blast-resistant walls, ballistic glass and rapid evacuation elevators, Aerie is built to handle everything from civil unrest to the most extreme emergencies.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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“Fermentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermentation. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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