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Recent Examples of fermented
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
Tempeh is similarly pressed into blocks but is made from fermented soybeans rather than soy milk.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 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
The pizza dough was dialed in, sporting the lightness and crispiness of a New York pizza combined with the chew and the fermented tang of Californian Neapolitan pizza.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Jun Jun is a fermented tea made with green tea and raw honey.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Korean hair treatments commonly use botanical extracts like ginseng, camellia oil, rice water, and green tea, along with fermented ingredients that enhance absorption and nourishment.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
Tempeh Think of tempeh as tofu’s ultra-fermented cousin.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
The Difference Matters Not all pickles are fermented, and the distinction shapes whether the cucumber in your sandwich is doing anything for your gut.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
But for most people, fermented foods can be a healthy addition to the diet when consumed in moderation.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Kefir, sauerkraut, pickles and miso are also fermented foods that contribute different microbes to your diet.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
Sauerkraut Sauerkraut is cabbage fermented in lactic acid bacteria, which acts as a probiotic.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 22 May 2026
Copalli White Rum is fermented and distilled shortly after cane pressing to preserve volatile aromatic compounds, then minimally filtered and bottled unaged.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The cabbage is fermented in lactic acid bacteria, which serves as a probiotic.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 15 May 2026
Many probiotic foods are fermented, including yogurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha, tempeh and miso.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Adjective
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
Tempeh is similarly pressed into blocks but is made from fermented soybeans rather than soy milk.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 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
The pizza dough was dialed in, sporting the lightness and crispiness of a New York pizza combined with the chew and the fermented tang of Californian Neapolitan pizza.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Jun Jun is a fermented tea made with green tea and raw honey.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Korean hair treatments commonly use botanical extracts like ginseng, camellia oil, rice water, and green tea, along with fermented ingredients that enhance absorption and nourishment.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
Tempeh Think of tempeh as tofu’s ultra-fermented cousin.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
Grapes for Sanct Valentin are harvested by hand and fermented in stainless steel before being moved into a combination of standard and large barrels for one year.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
The Difference Matters Not all pickles are fermented, and the distinction shapes whether the cucumber in your sandwich is doing anything for your gut.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
But for most people, fermented foods can be a healthy addition to the diet when consumed in moderation.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Kefir, sauerkraut, pickles and miso are also fermented foods that contribute different microbes to your diet.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
Sauerkraut Sauerkraut is cabbage fermented in lactic acid bacteria, which acts as a probiotic.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 22 May 2026
Copalli White Rum is fermented and distilled shortly after cane pressing to preserve volatile aromatic compounds, then minimally filtered and bottled unaged.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The cabbage is fermented in lactic acid bacteria, which serves as a probiotic.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 15 May 2026
Many probiotic foods are fermented, including yogurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha, tempeh and miso.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermented
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It can be described as a combination of pineapple with a hint of strawberry and sour citrusy notes, says Morales.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
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The only real sour note on the night came in the fifth inning when Hernandez departed with a left oblique injury.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Violence against women provoked outrage among Indigenous women—and men.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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The anxiety the show provoked only added to its allure.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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There’s a secondary argument about oxidation — seed oils go rancid at high heat, producing potentially harmful compounds.—
Cole Hanson,
STAT,
22 May 2026
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The worst scent Colbert has ever caught a whiff of was a jar of used grease that had spilled and mixed with a rancid bag of sugar.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Might a generation raised on social media, a force often credited with hastening the death of theatrical moviegoing, instead prove to be its salvation?—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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Further negotiations between Israel and Lebanon scheduled this week in Washington raised speculation that the two sides could reach a new ceasefire, which Iran has demanded as a precondition of any broader diplomatic settlement with the US.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Inspectors also found a decomposed rat in the basement.—
Mamie Bah,
CBS News,
15 May 2026
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Inside was a decomposed head and torso.—
Laura Payne,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Righty relief prospect Eric Reyzelman dominated at Double A, with 32 strikeouts in 17 1/3 innings, before getting promoted to Triple A this week.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Weiss acknowledged internally that pulling the segment after it had already been promoted was a mistake.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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And while intention matters, some behaviors can unknowingly leave soured edges around a visit that’s otherwise completely lovely.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
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Caneiro killed his relatives over a soured business relationship with his brother, prosecutors alleged.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Entry in the competition is limited to beers brewed on the African continent or its associated islands.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Then Schlitz was sold to Pabst in 1999, which in recent years had brewed it at an Anheuser-Busch plant in Texas.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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“Fermented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermented. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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