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
Made by fermenting milk with kefir grains (which aren't actually grains but rather a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts), kefir is a lightly effervescent, tart, and tangy drink teeming with probiotics.
—Olivia Tarantino, Martha Stewart, 26 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
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
Made by fermenting milk with kefir grains (which aren't actually grains but rather a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts), kefir is a lightly effervescent, tart, and tangy drink teeming with probiotics.
—Olivia Tarantino, Martha Stewart, 26 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
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 anti-camping bill, HB 1365, allowed residents to sue their local governments for non-enforcement, provoking fears that people with nowhere to sleep but the streets could face arrest.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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Aliens, dystopian nightmares, and twisted realities are more than likely provoking a reaction from viewers that flies a lot closer to terrified.—
Grace Dean,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Since the event’s conception in 2013, more than 60,000 donors have helped hundreds of nonprofit organizations in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties raising more than $117 million, according to the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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Clark’s legal team has also highlighted the role of the lead detective in the case, who was later convicted in an unrelated matter involving perjury and evidence tampering, further raising questions about the original investigation.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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In 2024, Hamilton shared posts on X promoting misinformation about FEMA spending during Hurricane Helene.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The administration is using hype footage from video games in official military videos promoting the conflict with Iran.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Epazote is recommended for brewing an herbal tea.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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Talks between the two companies have been brewing for more than a year, with a preliminary agreement reached in recent months, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.—
Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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The breakthrough came recently when an ICE collection allowed Catalan-Torreblanca's DNA profile to be entered into CODIS, triggering a match to the crime scenes.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The one-page US proposal sought to declare an end to the war while triggering a 30-day negotiation period to resolve sticking points, including on nuclear issues, frozen Iranian assets and security in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a regional source familiar with the negotiations.—
Jennifer Hansler,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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“Fermenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermenting. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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