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
That’s where fermentation offers an interesting solution.
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Katie Stone, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
One reason could be that fermentation microorganisms, for instance, produce their own by-products, like short-chain fatty acids.
—Michael Allen, JSTOR Daily, 20 Mar. 2025
Her music played throughout the fermentation of a recent vintage, adding modernity and a new dynamic to the process.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Micro Bio Factory is producing indigo from sugar through microbial fermentation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Mar. 2025
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Katie Stone, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
One reason could be that fermentation microorganisms, for instance, produce their own by-products, like short-chain fatty acids.
—Michael Allen, JSTOR Daily, 20 Mar. 2025
Her music played throughout the fermentation of a recent vintage, adding modernity and a new dynamic to the process.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Micro Bio Factory is producing indigo from sugar through microbial fermentation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fermentation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermentation
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The number comes as Trump's varying tariffs plan has led to market turmoil and raised fears about an impending recession.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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His answer, given the exceptional political and economic turmoil in Canada, was a bit surprising.—
Ian Austen,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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True to Fable & Mane’s Ayurvedic roots, this hair mask is formulated with ancient Ayurvedic botanicals and modern ingredients, including black tea ferments that are loaded with antioxidants and natural tannins to boost hair strength and shine for all hair types.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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In addition to minimizing the effects of UV damage, this serum also features pumpkin ferment and pomegranate extract—both of which help to dissolve dead skin cells, thus reducing the appearance of pores, acne, and overall dullness.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
11 Dec. 2024
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All but one of the 26 people massacred were Indian citizens, prompting a new wave of unrest in a region claimed by both Pakistan and India and that has been the epicenter of often violent territorial struggle between the two countries.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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The president’s tariff policy is another issue, along with a general state of unrest in Washington and rising concern that pressure from a variety of fronts could push the U.S. into recession.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Fermentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermentation. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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