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 Inspired by spider silk, AMSilk uses fermentation to create silk proteins that are then turned into filaments. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 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 Kim Won Jin / AFP via Getty Images Another article recalled Kim visiting a pickled seafood factory at the time amid soaring temperatures, portraying him inspecting sweltering fermentation rooms while stressing food quality and hygiene. — Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026 Next door, the fermentation lab smelled earthy, sharp, and alive. — Alicia Erickson, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fermentation

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During a 2023 reunion episode of the TLC reality show, Janelle expressed her inner turmoil regarding her views on her union with Kody.

— Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
The turmoil after the removal of former prime minister Imran through a vote of no confidence in April 2022 reverberated through the corridors of power at the PCB.

— Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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This was stirred into corn beer, filtered, mixed with cornmeal, and left for several days to ferment before being heated to drive off the remaining moisture.

— Kimon de Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026
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

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Other factors have contributed to unrest over inflation, some analysts said.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Any potential for unrest or protests related to people’s monitoring of market forecasts is likely to come in the days following the election, while ballots still are being counted, Logan said.

— Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

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