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
Active yeast transforms the sugar during the fermentation process, so there is a very small amount of alcohol in it.
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Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 1 Oct. 2025
The more fermentation a tea undergoes, the less potent its anti-aging compounds become.
—Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2025
In addition to this, the lactic acid bacteria produced in the fermentation process may also help the body flush out sodium.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
Known for excellent hazy IPAs as well as a stellar mixed fermentation/sour program, Hill Farmstead is worth the drive as some beer people consider a visit to their small but inviting tasting room almost a religious pilgrimage.
—Em Sauter, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 1 Oct. 2025
The more fermentation a tea undergoes, the less potent its anti-aging compounds become.
—Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2025
In addition to this, the lactic acid bacteria produced in the fermentation process may also help the body flush out sodium.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
Known for excellent hazy IPAs as well as a stellar mixed fermentation/sour program, Hill Farmstead is worth the drive as some beer people consider a visit to their small but inviting tasting room almost a religious pilgrimage.
—Em Sauter, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermentation
Noun
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Regional lenders have been under pressure after last year's banking turmoil, prompting mergers aimed at strengthening balance sheets and expanding into faster-growing markets.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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Amid the turmoil the Aces seek their third title after winning in 2022 and ‘23.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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The jar was then sealed and tucked into an ant mound to ferment overnight.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Purple kaolin clay absorbs excess oil, while the combination of purple willow ferment and salicylic acid works together to refine pores, clear blackheads, and sweep away buildup.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Local grievances—such as power outages in Madagascar or rising food prices in Kenya—can quickly escalate into nationwide unrest, amplified by viral hashtags, memes and shared digital culture.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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In other footage of the unrest, two men were seen engaging in a fistfight outside the ICE facility before they were detained.—
Greg Norman , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Fermentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermentation. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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