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Recent Examples of fermented
Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 5 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
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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The piñas are roasted in traditional ovens, then fermented and double-distilled before bottling.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
So everything all the scraps get fermented and used in different quirky ways.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
Like whiskey, the base ingredient is mashed and then fermented with yeast before distillation either on a pot or column still.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 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
Some of these foods are traditionally fermented using live cultures, while others are commercially processed.
—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
Adjective
Made of fermented soybeans, tempeh also provides probiotics and supports gut health, explains Begdache.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 5 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
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
Verb
Whatever is plucked from the vegetable patch that day appears on the menu, accompanied by dangerously tasty sourdough, fermented using the appley waste from the cider production.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The piñas are roasted in traditional ovens, then fermented and double-distilled before bottling.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
So everything all the scraps get fermented and used in different quirky ways.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
Like whiskey, the base ingredient is mashed and then fermented with yeast before distillation either on a pot or column still.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 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
Some of these foods are traditionally fermented using live cultures, while others are commercially processed.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermented
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And how Toisanese traditions, like sweet and sour sauce, undoubtedly informed the dishes that twisted, turned and codified into the Chinese American culinary canon.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Latest in bitter back-and-forth The sour words about each candidate’s PAC connections are only the latest in a bitter back-and-forth between the two Democrat women.—
Mathew Miranda
June 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Her video, which amassed over 71,000 views, provoked numerous concerned reactions from the medical community.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Stigma and fear provoked hostility.—
Christina Ray Stanton,
Time,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Occasionally a glass bottle would crack and emit a rancid smell.—
Sara Talpos — Undark,
STAT,
1 June 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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Lenny, who was born and raised on Maui, caught his first wave at Cove Park in Kihei at age four, was windsurfing by age six, and was tackling giant waves in his teens.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Filings show that between January and March, Schmidt raised about $177,000.—
Matthew Kelly
Updated June 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 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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The Missouri Secretary of State’s Office authorized the company to do business in Missouri in February, shortly after Kehoe promoted his plan to eliminate the state income tax during his annual State of the State address in January.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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Wannstedt hired him as a graduate assist and promoted him to secondary/cornerbacks coach in 2008.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2026
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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
Verb
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While every ceremonial facilitator has their own unique way of preparing ayahuasca, most often two plants are brewed together (caapi vine and chacruna leaves) to create the highly powerful, transportive substance that can be used to treat physical and mental ailments.—
Michaela Trimble,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Kratom is a supplement that’s derived from a tree native to Southeast Asia, where the leaves have traditionally been chewed or brewed into a tea by the local population.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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“Fermented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermented. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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