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Recent Examples of fermented
Embry Roberts,
Martha Stewart,
2 July 2026
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.
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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
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
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Down the road, a creamery churns out mozzarella from the estate’s water-buffalo herd, while gallons of prizewinning cider are cold-fermented in the cellar.
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Issy Von Simson,
Air Mail,
27 June 2026
Kimchi Kimchi is a traditional Korean food made from salted, seasoned, and fermented vegetables, most often cabbage.
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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.
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Matt Fuchs,
Time,
26 June 2026
The refreshing formula combines rosemary, Korean pine leaf, salicylic acid, and cooling menthol to clear away buildup, while caffeine, biotin, and fermented ingredients like Bifida and Lactobacillus keep the scalp balanced.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Tea, coffee, water, and fermented drinks are associated with healthy aging and longevity.
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Caitlin Beale,
Health,
23 June 2026
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.
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Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Adjective
Kombucha is a fermented tea, usually made from black or green tea.
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Embry Roberts,
Martha Stewart,
2 July 2026
Natto Natto is a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans.
—
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
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
The spirit was fermented in earthen pits and distilled, a process that took a year across eight fermentations and seven distillations.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Down the road, a creamery churns out mozzarella from the estate’s water-buffalo herd, while gallons of prizewinning cider are cold-fermented in the cellar.
—
Issy Von Simson,
Air Mail,
27 June 2026
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
The refreshing formula combines rosemary, Korean pine leaf, salicylic acid, and cooling menthol to clear away buildup, while caffeine, biotin, and fermented ingredients like Bifida and Lactobacillus keep the scalp balanced.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Tea, coffee, water, and fermented drinks are associated with healthy aging and longevity.
—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
23 June 2026
Because safe drinking water wasn't always available, fermented and brewed beverages like beer and cider were commonly consumed.
—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
It is fermented at a warmer temperature.
—
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermented
Adjective
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A little sweet, a little sour, oh-so-refreshing—a limoncello spritz will never disappoint.
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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.
Verb
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Montgomery’s death provoked an outpouring of heartfelt support.
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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.
Adjective
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Exposure to warmth accelerates oxidation, the process that causes fats to go rancid.
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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.
Verb
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The bike lane is raised a little from the street, and then the sidewalk is raised a little from the bike lane.
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But last year, Australia’s National Rodeo Association raised the age limit to 18, boosting Bella’s ambition to one day ride in adult comps.
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.
Verb
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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.
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China’s military promoted two new generals after an anti-corruption purge thinned the country’s ranks.
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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By 1980, just after 1976’s Bicentennial, there was a lot of beer by volume being brewed by an ever-shrinking number of breweries.
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Unlike other methods, espresso must be brewed using an espresso machine.
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“Fermented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermented. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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