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 Whole-grain sourdough is a strong second, as fermentation may improve digestibility and support a healthy blood sugar response. — Staff Author, HEALTH, 20 Aug. 2026 Fly By Jing street noodles go through a two-day fermentation process and are sun-dried and hand-cut, resulting in a bouncy, chewy texture that goes above and beyond the cup of noodles of your dorm days. — Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026 While Vapoura’s molasses derives from sugar cane produced in Mauritius, the preparation, fermentation, distillation, maturation, blending and bottling all happen in England. — Lela London, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Rinse to remove dirt, but skip soap or harsh cleaners, which can kill the good bacteria fermentation depends on. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fermentation

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Hurricane Otis in 2023 unexpectedly plunged Acapulco into turmoil for weeks.

— MEGAN JANETSKY, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
That inner turmoil is all over Faith, which is why the album remains an eternal worldwide pop obsession.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of turmoil

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Three of the four are co-ferments, which means the beans are put in anaerobic tanks, where oxygen is extracted and fruit is added.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
Start collecting jars from thrift stores, and your homemade ferments will be good enough to gift.

— Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of ferment

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Instead of calling for calm and letting the justice system work, too many political leaders on the left and progressive social influencers either fanned the flames of unrest or failed to act until enormous damage was done.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
Already, many import-dependent countries face shortages, fiscal pressure, and in some cases a difficult choice between cutting fuel subsidies and risking unrest or maintaining them and further weakening public finances.

— RICHARD HAASS, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026

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