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the various social and economic factors that fermented the major cultural change during the U.S. during the 1960s
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Recent Examples of fermented
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Gravity’s is crafted from its own sourdough starter, then cold-fermented for 48 hours.
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Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The lightweight formula is infused with fermented saururus, kukui oil, cacay oil, and squalane to soften, soothe, and deeply hydrate without leaving behind a greasy feel.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
This means glucose enters the bloodstream more gradually compared to non-fermented bread made with baker’s yeast, which lacks these acids.
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Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 June 2026
Made of fermented soybeans, tempeh also provides probiotics and supports gut health, explains Begdache.
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Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
Susie also points to emerging research on the gut-brain axis, which suggests that probiotics from fermented foods may influence mood and anxiety through the production of neurotransmitters and anti-inflammatory compounds.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
The process of making jang is lengthy and begins with fermented soybean blocks known as meju made in late autumn.
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Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 May 2026
Ancient Chinese rituals also celebrated the cultural significance of pickling, with fermented vegetables used in ancestor worship as symbols of continuity and filial piety.
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Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
It is fermented at a warmer temperature.
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Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
It's fermented, and the natural sugars are released, revealing a liquid that tastes nothing like coconut but rather perfectly savory.
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Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
In general, fermented foods like natto, pickles, and vegetables are a staple of Japanese dining culture.
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Ana Morales,
Vogue,
13 June 2026
Instead, regularly consuming a variety of fiber-rich and fermented foods may help nourish beneficial gut bacteria and support digestion over time.
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Trista Chan,
Health,
12 June 2026
In fact, there is compelling evidence that fermented vegetables, in particular, could potentially treat or prevent inflammatory diseases.
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Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2026
Best traps for fruit flies Fruit flies are a common pest often attracted to garbage cans, fermented foods and fruit.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Note that pickles made with a salt brine, like Martha's Sour Pickles, are fermented foods, while those made quickly with vinegar are not.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
Adjective
Natto Natto is a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans.
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Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Gravity’s is crafted from its own sourdough starter, then cold-fermented for 48 hours.
—
Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The lightweight formula is infused with fermented saururus, kukui oil, cacay oil, and squalane to soften, soothe, and deeply hydrate without leaving behind a greasy feel.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
This means glucose enters the bloodstream more gradually compared to non-fermented bread made with baker’s yeast, which lacks these acids.
—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 June 2026
Made of fermented soybeans, tempeh also provides probiotics and supports gut health, explains Begdache.
—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
Susie also points to emerging research on the gut-brain axis, which suggests that probiotics from fermented foods may influence mood and anxiety through the production of neurotransmitters and anti-inflammatory compounds.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
The process of making jang is lengthy and begins with fermented soybean blocks known as meju made in late autumn.
—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 May 2026
Ancient Chinese rituals also celebrated the cultural significance of pickling, with fermented vegetables used in ancestor worship as symbols of continuity and filial piety.
—
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Because safe drinking water wasn't always available, fermented and brewed beverages like beer and cider were commonly consumed.
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Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
It is fermented at a warmer temperature.
—
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
It's fermented, and the natural sugars are released, revealing a liquid that tastes nothing like coconut but rather perfectly savory.
—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
In general, fermented foods like natto, pickles, and vegetables are a staple of Japanese dining culture.
—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
13 June 2026
Instead, regularly consuming a variety of fiber-rich and fermented foods may help nourish beneficial gut bacteria and support digestion over time.
—
Trista Chan,
Health,
12 June 2026
In fact, there is compelling evidence that fermented vegetables, in particular, could potentially treat or prevent inflammatory diseases.
—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2026
Best traps for fruit flies Fruit flies are a common pest often attracted to garbage cans, fermented foods and fruit.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Note that pickles made with a salt brine, like Martha's Sour Pickles, are fermented foods, while those made quickly with vinegar are not.
—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermented
Adjective
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Thankfully, there are self-aware jabs as well, and it’s all couched in a character- and ensemble-centric ending that has hearty portions that help the random sour bite go down smoothly.
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Wine that has gone bad may have a medicinal or vinegar-like smell and may taste sharp or sour.
Verb
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The president highlighted the military operation in Iran that has proven deeply unpopular, and an immigration agenda that has provoked intense backlash.
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Concentrated wealth has always converted into influence, and the republic absorbed it and built the antitrust law and disclosure rules that outlasted the men who provoked them.
Adjective
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In the first days after the fire, officials raised concerns that the unrefrigerated food might become so rancid as to create a biohazard risk.
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Any longer than a few weeks at room temperature, and their oils can quickly turn rancid.
Verb
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The loss threatened the summer learning session, but on Sunday, the community stepped up at an impromptu fundraiser that raised spirits and funds.
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He was raised in Tiberias and Eilat, outside Israel’s traditional centers of power and influence.
Adjective
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At a time when the Earth was bare, when there were no vertebrates, no trees, no leaves, no flowering plants, and no plants with seeds, millipedes were feeding on decaying mosses, decomposed slime, and primordial gunk.
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Inspectors also found a decomposed rat in the basement.
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At the San Diego event, the guide also promoted one restaurant, Kato in Los Angeles, to the two-star list and honored nine new restaurants with one-star awards, including Naides in San Francisco, one of the few Filipino cuisine restaurants in the nation with that distinction.
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She was hired as a sous chef and promoted to executive chef just two months later.
Adjective
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Brown sidestepped a question about the internal dysfunction that led to his exit from Philly, which included complaints about the Eagles’ offense and a soured relationship with Eagles QB Jalen Hurts.
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And while intention matters, some behaviors can unknowingly leave soured edges around a visit that’s otherwise completely lovely.
Verb
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Unlike other methods, espresso must be brewed using an espresso machine.
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Interestingly, Route 66 was also important to the Chicago mob, which used it extensively to bring liquor brewed in Southern Illinois to the thirsty market in the city.
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“Fermented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermented. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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