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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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Recent Examples of fermenting
After fermenting the beans with a mix of those microbes, the beans were dried and ground to produce cocoa liquors.
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New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
These are made by using chemicals to break down soybeans and wheat instead of fermenting them.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
The week before American Prohibition ended in 1933, Brown-Forman started mashing and fermenting grain.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Hygiene is key when fermenting foods at home.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
Chef Vázquez blends regional flavors with global culinary techniques—fermenting vegetables inspired by Asian cuisine, enriching sauces using classic French methods, and incorporating bold Mexican influences.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Experimenting with chocolates By sequencing the DNA of fermenting cocoa beans from three Colombian farms, researchers discovered that the most flavorful chocolate came from beans hosting a distinct microbial community.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
No diffusers here–the tequila is made by cooking agave in ovens, fermenting in wooden vats, and distilling on copper pot stills, all without the use of additives.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2025
Try throwing fresh cabbage into coleslaw and salads, fermenting it with sugar and salt for classic German sauerkraut, boiling it for traditional Irish colcannon, or braising it until tender for a quick and easy side dish.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2025
New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
These are made by using chemicals to break down soybeans and wheat instead of fermenting them.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
The week before American Prohibition ended in 1933, Brown-Forman started mashing and fermenting grain.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Hygiene is key when fermenting foods at home.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
Chef Vázquez blends regional flavors with global culinary techniques—fermenting vegetables inspired by Asian cuisine, enriching sauces using classic French methods, and incorporating bold Mexican influences.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Experimenting with chocolates By sequencing the DNA of fermenting cocoa beans from three Colombian farms, researchers discovered that the most flavorful chocolate came from beans hosting a distinct microbial community.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
No diffusers here–the tequila is made by cooking agave in ovens, fermenting in wooden vats, and distilling on copper pot stills, all without the use of additives.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2025
Try throwing fresh cabbage into coleslaw and salads, fermenting it with sugar and salt for classic German sauerkraut, boiling it for traditional Irish colcannon, or braising it until tender for a quick and easy side dish.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermenting
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At best, all of his perhapses and could have beens will lead to unexpected, thought-provoking conclusions.—
Isaac Butler,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
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This is an installment of The Nightcrawler, a weekly collection of thought-provoking articles on tech, innovation, and long-term investing by Eric Markowitz of Nightview Capital.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
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It is measured in the millions of students striving for opportunity—most of them raising children, working jobs, serving in uniform, or making rent and mortgage payments with other bills competing for their attention.—
Yolanda Watson Spiva,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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One person might earn more while the other contributes in different but equally meaningful ways, like managing the home, raising kids and planning for the future.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Weng has been offered a new research project that will contribute to the improved reliability and effectiveness of legged robotic systems by advancing evaluation standards and by promoting transparency regarding the capabilities – and limitations – of these systems, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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While the Bridgerton star has been promoting the Wicked sequel, he has also been given the title of PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Despite their display of unity, however, trouble was brewing between Diana and Charles.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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But cold air is currently brewing over Canada.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Telegraph, which has published anti-BBC commentary for years, reported on the existence of the memo on November 3, triggering days of controversy in the United Kingdom.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The move comes after a single campus, the Leadership Academy at Forest Oak Sixth Grade, received five straight F ratings, triggering a state law that requires the commissioner to intervene.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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