FERMENTED Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words

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Definition of fermented

as in sour

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verb

past tense of ferment

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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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Adjective

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

Verb

That’s why Swedish cuisine features fermented foods such as kefir, local ingredients like rapeseed oil, and traditional preservation methods such as pickling. — Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 July 2026 And fermented rice water has been used to grow hydroponic tomatoes in China. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fermented

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Adjective

The rock concept is a fresh context for her work with Cook and Keane that still feels of a piece in its springy momentum, bright yet sour melodies, and the way even the heavy reverb seems to fly through clear air.

— Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026
Grilled oysters can pair with sour beers, but work better with pilsners, IPAs or strong Belgian styles like dubbels or tripels, especially when served with barbecue or other sauces.

— Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

Definition of sour

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That provoked a campaign of US strikes early in 2025, which degraded their capabilities.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Speculation continues to swirl around Fernandez’s future, provoked further by Fernandez now being a villain in the eyes of many English soccer fans.

— Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of provoked

Adjective

That, Tracy said, is the biggest difference between the rampaging Red Sox of July and the rancid Red Sox of the early season.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 20 July 2026
With such a shaky sense of purpose, is John Sugar prepared to wade through to the other side of these rancid waters?

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 17 July 2026

Definition of rancid

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On Friday, Caine specifically raised concerns about the US munitions stockpile and other potential negative implications, according to the sources.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
He was born in Kansas City and raised in the small city of Emma, Missouri, located along Interstate 70, according to his profile on Ballotpedia.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Definition of raised

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Two decomposed bodies have been found within five days at a park in western North Carolina, and both cases are classified as murders, according to investigators.

— Mark Price July 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
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

Definition of decomposed

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Newly promoted from the Arizona Complex League to Low-A San Jose, the Giants’ two top prospects took turns showing off their defensive skills, eliciting cheers and a gasp of disbelief or two from the crowd at Excite Ballpark Saturday night.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 26 July 2026
The Orioles promoted prospects Luis De León and Wehiwa Aloy to Triple-A and Double-A, respectively, according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation.

— Jake Kauderer, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2026

Definition of promoted

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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.

— 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

This style originated on the British Isles in the 18th century, and by the 20th century, it was brewed by adding the shells as a natural fining agent, which also changed its flavor.

— Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
Black Tea Like green tea, black tea is made from the Camellia sinensis plant but is brewed at a higher temperature and has a more bitter taste.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 22 July 2026

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