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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
Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
Kennedy is known to eat steak with fermented vegetables for breakfast and even bring his own sauerkraut to restaurants — a habit his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, joked about with The Cut.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Japanese natto, made from fermented soybeans, gets its signature stretchiness from bacterial cultures.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
Kombucha is a fermented tea that is typically carbonated and lightly sweetened.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 12 Jan. 2026
Made with fermented fish (often anchovies) and salt, fish sauce adds unrivaled complexity to the sauce.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Dec. 2025
But interest in fermented food is growing steadily as people become more cognizant of its far-reaching benefits for the gut.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 10 Dec. 2025
The great running boom of the 1970s had inspired him, and the sport offered discipline and structure to his ever more fermented days.
—Nicholas Thompson, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
The winery’s current tap list includes Revolution’s staple chardonnay, chenin blanc and syrah, as well as a unique skin contact orange chardonnay and the 2024 Coco, a light-bodied red made by blending two co-fermented wines.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Each block was harvested and fermented separately and aged in almost 100 percent new French oak.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
Oats are rich in a type of soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which is fermented by gut bacteria in your large intestine.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
The ingredients are 100% raw and organic, handcrafted and fermented for a month.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Why Cultured Butter Makes Better Buttered Pasta Unlike American-style butter, which is typically made with sweet cream for a mild, somewhat neutral flavor profile, cultured butter is created from cream that's been fermented before churning.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
It’s served with a yogurt ice cream, fermented green strawberries and a sauce made from apple juice and fermented shiitake brine.
—Claire Ballor
staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Ingredients include ube, matcha and banana fermented with jackfruit.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The beans are fermented for 92 hours, producing refined notes of chocolate, Gruyère, and Pinot Noir.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Inulin is a fermentable fiber found in foods and supplements, and psyllium is a non-fermented fiber supplement.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2026
Kennedy is known to eat steak with fermented vegetables for breakfast and even bring his own sauerkraut to restaurants — a habit his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, joked about with The Cut.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Japanese natto, made from fermented soybeans, gets its signature stretchiness from bacterial cultures.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
Kombucha is a fermented tea that is typically carbonated and lightly sweetened.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 12 Jan. 2026
Made with fermented fish (often anchovies) and salt, fish sauce adds unrivaled complexity to the sauce.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Dec. 2025
But interest in fermented food is growing steadily as people become more cognizant of its far-reaching benefits for the gut.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 10 Dec. 2025
The great running boom of the 1970s had inspired him, and the sport offered discipline and structure to his ever more fermented days.
—Nicholas Thompson, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
The winery’s current tap list includes Revolution’s staple chardonnay, chenin blanc and syrah, as well as a unique skin contact orange chardonnay and the 2024 Coco, a light-bodied red made by blending two co-fermented wines.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
Why are fermented foods so powerful?
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Each block was harvested and fermented separately and aged in almost 100 percent new French oak.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
Oats are rich in a type of soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which is fermented by gut bacteria in your large intestine.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
The ingredients are 100% raw and organic, handcrafted and fermented for a month.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Why Cultured Butter Makes Better Buttered Pasta Unlike American-style butter, which is typically made with sweet cream for a mild, somewhat neutral flavor profile, cultured butter is created from cream that's been fermented before churning.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
It’s served with a yogurt ice cream, fermented green strawberries and a sauce made from apple juice and fermented shiitake brine.
—Claire Ballor
staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Ingredients include ube, matcha and banana fermented with jackfruit.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The beans are fermented for 92 hours, producing refined notes of chocolate, Gruyère, and Pinot Noir.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermented
Adjective
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After Ekeler raised the level of Nebraska’s special teams play in 2025, my sense is that the Nebraska public doesn’t possess the patience to endure an explanation on why things went sour with him.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Salesforce ‘s lukewarm fourth-quarter results left a sour taste in analysts’ mouths and will do little to stem the software giant’s year-to-date sell-off.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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During his opening statement, Deputy Public Defender Denis Lainez conceded that his client committed the shootings, but said he was provoked by what the attorney described as a dedicated campaign by Bushey’s sister to oust him from the home.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Their experimental nature and immersion in lesbian love often provoked rejection depending on the taste or orientation of the viewer.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Charles has visited every continent on Earth, drinking rancid yak butter tea in Lhasa, snorkeling with sea lions in the Galapagos and even climbing an iceberg in Antarctica.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Because the oils can separate, the peanut butter can go rancid more quickly.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Companies that raised prices because of tariffs are unlikely to immediately reduce them because of the ruling, experts said, as rates remain uncertain.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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With state funding lagging, schools have raised tuition to stay afloat, a cycle the legislation’s sponsors say their plan could break.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Consider filling the gaps with decomposed granite to give your flagstone garden path a more professional look.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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Inside the container were the badly decomposed remains of an infant.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For the unbeaten 24-year-old mixed martial artist, promoted by Combate Global, contemplating the alternative can be traumatic.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Whelen had been with the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office since 2007 and was promoted to sergeant in 2013.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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The election outcome will give Takaichi a fresh mandate to tackle challenges such as Japan’s rapidly aging population, the rising cost of living, a weak yen, and soured relations with China.—
Yumi Asada,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When coffee is brewed by weight, however, the caffeine difference between light and dark roast is minimal.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Mavrik Bourque from Quebec (and a notably passionate supporter of his home country) and Wyatt Johnston of Toronto looked nervous as an upset seemingly brewed.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Fermented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermented. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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