as in provoking
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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Recent Examples of fermenting
Republicans are all in on giving away goodies to their co-partisans and fermenting a code that looks like Swiss cheese.
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Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Sourdough Bread Sourdough is made by fermenting flour and water with lactic acid bacteria and yeast.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
May Support Gut Health As mentioned, apple cider vinegar is made by fermenting apple cider.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
Kombucha Kombucha is a fizzy drink made by fermenting tea and sugar with a mix of bacteria and yeast called a SCOBY.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
In the blasting afternoon sun, the stench of fermenting earth and decay steams off the marsh.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
Gallons of fermenting fruit rinds for the vibrant aguas frescas chill near the array of drying chilies and madre tallow mixtures, but the tight confines mean some sacrifices.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
They are sometimes confused with each other as both are made by fermenting cow’s milk, but there are actually substantial differences between the two, from consistency to flavour to nutritional value.
—Ana Gándara, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2026
For nearly 10 years up until then, the test kits Andwin Scientific supplied the state did not contain the necessary amount of the chemical compound sodium fluoride to prevent urine samples from fermenting, according to the state’s letter.
—Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Sourdough Bread Sourdough is made by fermenting flour and water with lactic acid bacteria and yeast.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
May Support Gut Health As mentioned, apple cider vinegar is made by fermenting apple cider.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
Kombucha Kombucha is a fizzy drink made by fermenting tea and sugar with a mix of bacteria and yeast called a SCOBY.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
In the blasting afternoon sun, the stench of fermenting earth and decay steams off the marsh.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
Gallons of fermenting fruit rinds for the vibrant aguas frescas chill near the array of drying chilies and madre tallow mixtures, but the tight confines mean some sacrifices.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
They are sometimes confused with each other as both are made by fermenting cow’s milk, but there are actually substantial differences between the two, from consistency to flavour to nutritional value.
—Ana Gándara, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2026
For nearly 10 years up until then, the test kits Andwin Scientific supplied the state did not contain the necessary amount of the chemical compound sodium fluoride to prevent urine samples from fermenting, according to the state’s letter.
—Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermenting
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The films below offer up thought-provoking answers, but not all of them are bullish on humanity’s chances.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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On a brighter note, under this thought-provoking transit, networking can become surprisingly fruitful.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The incident was captured on camera by a freelance news videographer and appeared to show Evans acting calm and raising his hands in the air when an officer fired a bean bag round that struck him in the stomach, dropping him to the ground.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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While much of the world’s economy has shown resilience in the face of the worst disruption to energy supplies in modern times, the knock-on effects of the conflict are starting to push up inflation while raising alarm bells about food supplies and prompting downgrades to economic growth.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The seeds are rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber, helping to feed gut bacteria while also promoting regular bowel movements, research has shown.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lauersdorf is always willing to answer constituent concerns, and never complains, said Heritage Homeowners’ Association vice president Jennifer Samuels in a Facebook post promoting the fundraising effort.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Yankees have a new dynamic duo brewing early this season.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Trouble seems to be brewing for Trader Joe's.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
27 Apr. 2026
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Beijing has long struggled to drive domestic consumption, while brutal competition in many industries has pushed producers to cut prices, triggering a vicious cycle in which people hold off on purchases in anticipation of coming discounts.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Doctors say the fine particles from air pollution can penetrate the lungs and bloodstream, triggering inflammation and a variety of health problems, including lung and heart disease.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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