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Definition of fermentednext
as in sour

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verb

past tense of ferment
as in provoked
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being 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
Adjective
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 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
Verb
Kimchi Kimchi is a traditional Korean food made from salted, seasoned, and fermented vegetables, most often cabbage. — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 26 June 2026 Because it’s fermented, tempeh may also be easier to digest and offer benefits specific to gut and metabolic health. — Matt Fuchs, Time, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fermented
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermented
  1. sour
  2. provoked
  3. rancid
  4. raised
  5. decomposed
  6. promoted
  7. soured
  8. brewed
Adjective
  • A little sweet, a little sour, oh-so-refreshing—a limoncello spritz will never disappoint.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Some were a little thrown off by the vegetable note, but overall, most felt like this one was a good balance of sweet and sour.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of sour
Verb
  • Montgomery’s death provoked an outpouring of heartfelt support.
    — Sarah M.S. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • What the 1998 demolition unexpectedly uncovered roiled Miami and provoked a worldwide outcry — a mysterious set of 24 holes carved into the limestone bedrock in a perfect circle, 38 feet in diameter.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Definition of provoked
Adjective
  • Melting suet turns rancid fast and creates a mess of bird plumage.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • Exposure to warmth accelerates oxidation, the process that causes fats to go rancid.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026
Definition of rancid
Verb
  • Jude Bellingham raised his arms and applauded, smiling all the while.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
  • Appointment television has become a rarity for Gen Z, which was raised on on-demand cartoons and can’t even identify a channel guide.
    — Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of raised
Adjective
  • 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.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
  • Inspectors also found a decomposed rat in the basement.
    — Mamie Bah, CBS News, 15 May 2026
Definition of decomposed
Verb
  • While spending time outdoors can help boost mood, support the body's production of vitamin D and reduce screen time, dermatologists warn that excessive sun exposure — especially as promoted by the tanmaxxing trend — can be dangerous.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • China’s military promoted two new generals after an anti-corruption purge thinned the country’s ranks.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 5 July 2026
Definition of promoted
Adjective
  • 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.
    — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of soured
Verb
  • The two most popular beers there are brewed by Société des Brasseries du Maroc, which operates breweries in Tangier and Casablanca.
    — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • Trappist beers are brewed on monastery ground by monks, and Abbey beers are commercial beers licensed by or named after religious orders.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of brewed

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