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Recent Examples of fermented
Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 June 2026
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
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
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Vignerons have grown grapes and fermented wine in the High Plains since the mid-1970s, but the region didn't officially get its AVA status until 1993.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
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
Kefir, sauerkraut, pickles and miso are also fermented foods that contribute different microbes to your diet.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
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
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
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
Note that pickles made with a salt brine, like Martha's Sour Pickles, are fermented foods, while those made quickly with vinegar are not.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Vignerons have grown grapes and fermented wine in the High Plains since the mid-1970s, but the region didn't officially get its AVA status until 1993.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
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
Kefir, sauerkraut, pickles and miso are also fermented foods that contribute different microbes to your diet.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermented
Adjective
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For a moment, the mood turns sour.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Won chose Josh Hart as her MVP, a pick that nearly went sour when the Knicks forward made a couple of bonehead plays in the final minutes that almost torpedoed the Knicks’ historic comeback.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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If these quasi-mythical creatures provoked unease, at least among outsiders, their cheese did the opposite.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Trump’s unprecedented decision to attend an NBA Finals game provoked turmoil for the team and their fans.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The detective has no illusions about the rot, misogyny and rancid behavior simmering within the police force.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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Instead of being able to do that, he was put in a cell with no view of anything — forget the mountains — with rancid air and horrific people around him.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The accusations against Burton have raised questions about his criminal background and the vetting process city officials use before hiring someone for Safe Streets.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Alex Call’s nice running catch of Edgar Quero’s foul down the left-field line ended the inning and raised the stakes.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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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.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Inspectors also found a decomposed rat in the basement.—
Mamie Bah,
CBS News,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Newly promoted Bolton Wanderers are currently in talks to sign the versatile 22-year-old, with other Championship clubs also interested.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The vivid depiction of the shame and horror attendant on an imagined German invasion promoted conservative military goals.—
Ivan Kreilkamp,
JSTOR Daily,
10 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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This latest attempt was a political project, signaling European unity as tensions brewed on the continent’s borders.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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It cannot be eaten, brewed or bought as a supplement.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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“Fermented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermented. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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