FERMENTATION Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

fermentation

noun

ˌfər-mən-ˈtā-shən

Definition of fermentation

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 Behind the bar, yeast busily converted sugars into alcohol inside giant stainless steel fermentation tanks. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2026 Plus, the fermentation of tempeh could possibly increase protein digestibility. — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 Buying Sauerkraut When choosing sauerkraut at the supermarket, Azevedo notes that the most important thing to look for is quality fermentation and the absence of artificial preservatives. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Sep. 2026 The fermentation process also reduces kefir’s lactose content because its microorganisms consume some of the milk sugar. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fermentation

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In the ensuing political turmoil, health workers went on strike, vaccine orders were delayed and follow-up vaccinations that usually accompany routine programs were disrupted.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Nationwide protests over the high cost of living roiled France on Saturday, adding to turmoil over public spending and debt ahead of a critical vote in the National Assembly.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

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Set amid the creative ferment of Paris at a turning point in music and culture, the film traces the bond between two young artists in the years before the world knew their names.

— Justin Kroll, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
Here, the exclusive tech is enhanced with firming peptides, caffeine, and marine ferment, plus brightening kakudu plum extract.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

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The island, known for its luxury beach resorts, last experienced similar unrest in 1999, when the death of a popular musician in police custody sparked days of rioting.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Israel and Western countries then boycotted its government, fueling months of unrest and fighting that led to the Hamas takeover of Gaza the next year.

— Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

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