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
Researchers in China have developed a new fermentation system that boosts biohydrogen production while capturing carbon dioxide.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Dried chili peppers also help to stabilize the fermentation environment in the early stage.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 May 2026
Test Kitchen Lab, the chef's counter by Adolfo Cavalie and bartender Daniela Alvarado, expands into a larger, lab-like space dedicated to Colombian-only sourcing and fermentation research.
—Allie Lazar, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The fermentation process takes a few days to two weeks, depending on variables such as temperature and one’s preference for the brew’s strength.
—Geoff Childs, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Dried chili peppers also help to stabilize the fermentation environment in the early stage.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 May 2026
Test Kitchen Lab, the chef's counter by Adolfo Cavalie and bartender Daniela Alvarado, expands into a larger, lab-like space dedicated to Colombian-only sourcing and fermentation research.
—Allie Lazar, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The fermentation process takes a few days to two weeks, depending on variables such as temperature and one’s preference for the brew’s strength.
—Geoff Childs, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermentation
Noun
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The most recent turmoil stems from the second of two rulings from the state’s highest court that focused on a referendum campaign, called People Not Politicians, that last year turned in more than 305,000 signatures to force a November statewide vote on the map.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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The cuts deepen the turmoil at Air India, following a devastating crash last year and the departure of its CEO last month.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
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This happens because gut bacteria ferment fiber, producing gas as a byproduct.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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Natural yeasts ferment fruit during the ripening process, according to a study in Oxford Academic.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The Pop Up Film Residency Wildcard is designed to support exceptional film talents from countries in a state of political unrest.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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And these are now increasingly fragile as a result of global unrest, climate change and a host of imitators.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
19 May 2026
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“Fermentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermentation. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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