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 sourdough crust, I’m told, goes through a 48-hour fermentation process, giving it a pronounced taste and chew.
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
That's because the yeast in the grains produces a small amount of alcohol during fermentation, usually less than 2%.1
By comparison, wine typically contains 12% to 14% alcohol.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
Originally from Denver, Colorado, Lauren has served with AmeriCorps, started Mississippi's first fermentation company, and helmed the Eudora Welty House & Garden.
—Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
To sterilize your fermentation jars and lids, simply place them upside-down on a baking sheet in the oven at 250°F for 20 minutes.
—Olia Hercules, Saveur, 29 May 2025
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
That's because the yeast in the grains produces a small amount of alcohol during fermentation, usually less than 2%.1
By comparison, wine typically contains 12% to 14% alcohol.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
Originally from Denver, Colorado, Lauren has served with AmeriCorps, started Mississippi's first fermentation company, and helmed the Eudora Welty House & Garden.
—Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
To sterilize your fermentation jars and lids, simply place them upside-down on a baking sheet in the oven at 250°F for 20 minutes.
—Olia Hercules, Saveur, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermentation
Noun
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Especially given the turmoil with the other edge rushers, eyes are focused on seeing if Murphy looks like the same underachiever from the first two years or a blossoming athletic specimen.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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The turmoil points to a clash on competing visions over how to run the economy.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
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Instead, the colon ferments resistant starch, fueling beneficial bacteria.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2025
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These bacteria ferment or break down prebiotics, releasing compounds called short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs).—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
25 Mar. 2025
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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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Newsom maintains the call took place days earlier — on June 6 or 7 — and that Trump steered the conversation away when Newsom tried to bring up the unrest.—
Bethany Wales,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
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“Fermentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermentation. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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