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
Baroo is a modern Korean restaurant in the Arts District, with a focus on fermentation.
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Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
He is known for minimal intervention, use of biodynamic principles, whole-cluster vinification, and wild yeast fermentation.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Using a hybrid process that combines industrial fermentation with green chemistry, Pili’s method to produce high-performance colors reduces harmful chemicals and fossil fuel dependency while cutting CO₂ emissions by up to 50 percent compared to traditional indigo dyeing processes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Horseradish Fresh root compounds lose their potency quickly, and air exposure can cause fermentation or mold growth.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
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Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
He is known for minimal intervention, use of biodynamic principles, whole-cluster vinification, and wild yeast fermentation.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Using a hybrid process that combines industrial fermentation with green chemistry, Pili’s method to produce high-performance colors reduces harmful chemicals and fossil fuel dependency while cutting CO₂ emissions by up to 50 percent compared to traditional indigo dyeing processes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Horseradish Fresh root compounds lose their potency quickly, and air exposure can cause fermentation or mold growth.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermentation
Noun
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There could be some relationship turmoil popping up for you now and in the weeks ahead, Gemini.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Amid the turmoil, former NFL quarterback and ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky believes Burrow is wasting his prime years in Cincinnati.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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All of which is to say that alcohol, that timeless ferment fomenting next day regrets since the dawn of civilization, now has competition.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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These bacteria ferment or break down prebiotics, releasing compounds called short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs).—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, unrest still broke out at the game on Thursday, with anti-Israel protesters in the vicinity.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Tanzania is one of several African countries to hold disputed elections this year that have resulted in unrest.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Fermentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermentation. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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