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
Milk used for fermentation: Kefir grains are fermented with cow's milk, goat's milk, or other animal milks to make a kefir beverage.
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Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025
Natural bacteria like Lactobacillus grow during fermentation and make lactic acid.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 June 2025
Rosemary produces this in a Burgundian style by using some whole grape bunches during fermentation.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
One night, we were even served a Hungarian red that had the country’s famous paprika added during fermentation.
—Sherri Eisenberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
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Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025
Natural bacteria like Lactobacillus grow during fermentation and make lactic acid.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 June 2025
Rosemary produces this in a Burgundian style by using some whole grape bunches during fermentation.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
One night, we were even served a Hungarian red that had the country’s famous paprika added during fermentation.
—Sherri Eisenberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 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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Finally, a bit of syrup is mixed with water and left to ferment to make wine for Nawait I’i.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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For its Condrieu, Vidal-Fleury only allows 30% of the must to ferment in new oak barrels, while the rest ferments in steel tanks.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Park’s father was among those armed shopkeepers during the unrest.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
9 July 2025
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Gunn acknowledged that the movie’s themes may be interpreted differently across political groups, especially considering the current nationwide unrest around immigration.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
6 July 2025
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“Fermentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermentation. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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