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 The grapes grow at 2,500 feet; no yeast is added during fermentation. — Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Other types of bread can be made using a slow fermentation process. — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026 This can be challenging for the beginner, especially if dealing with unstable conditions that require the starter needing to be moved from spot to spot amenable for fermentation. — Shirl Leigh july 16, New Atlas, 17 July 2026 As gut health trends surge, from fiber-heavy diets to microbiome therapies, centuries-old fermentation is suddenly in the spotlight — even earning a nod in the federal government’s latest dietary guidelines. — Devi Shastri, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fermentation

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So then this kind of social turmoil also with the economic turmoil, inflation was really, really high for a number of years in the '90s.

— Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
First signs of turmoil emerged in July last year, when LuisaViaRoma revealed plans to streamline its business operations by shutting its unit and office in Milan.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

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Eat raw food only before four in the afternoon, because raw vegetables in the evening sit and ferment in the gut rather than doing anyone any good.

— Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 24 July 2026
Agave ferments have roots in Mesoamerican culture, but mezcal specifically was invented during Mexico’s colonial era with the introduction of Filipino-style stills.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026

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Protesters have been calling for accountability after allegations entrance exams to esteemed medical schools had been leaked and sold, with the unrest led by a youth campaign known as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Los Angeles was the site of significant unrest following raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.

— Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026

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