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
Sourdough Sourdough bread, known for its unique and tangy flavor, is made by fermenting lactic acid bacteria and yeast.
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Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
In Vayots Dzor Highlands, winemakers at Trinity Canyon vineyards are returning to organic practices, fermenting wines in clay amphorae, and embracing styles like amber wines.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Sour Cream with Live Cultures Sour cream is a thick and creamy dairy product made by fermenting cream with lactic acid bacteria.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
It's made by fermenting apple cider, which is the juice obtained from pressing apples.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
At some point along this path, at around the time of the transition from the Bronze Age to the Iron Age, some bright spark came upon the idea of fermenting alcohol.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
The traditional way of lacto-fermenting foods involves processing them at room temperature for periods of time, which could make novices apprehensive about food safety.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
Sugar can pull water away from yeast, keeping it from fermenting properly.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
In Vayots Dzor Highlands, winemakers at Trinity Canyon vineyards are returning to organic practices, fermenting wines in clay amphorae, and embracing styles like amber wines.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Sour Cream with Live Cultures Sour cream is a thick and creamy dairy product made by fermenting cream with lactic acid bacteria.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
It's made by fermenting apple cider, which is the juice obtained from pressing apples.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
At some point along this path, at around the time of the transition from the Bronze Age to the Iron Age, some bright spark came upon the idea of fermenting alcohol.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
The traditional way of lacto-fermenting foods involves processing them at room temperature for periods of time, which could make novices apprehensive about food safety.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
Sugar can pull water away from yeast, keeping it from fermenting properly.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermenting
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For the Mexican government, the battle against the cartels risks provoking violence across the country, as gang members retaliate against the security forces and battle each other.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
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The events, hosted at The Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, bring the community together for thought-provoking talks delivered by experts.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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But what was really baffling was Cronin’s claim that the questioner was raising his voice.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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That reality means balancing work, wellness and raising her young son, which has become the foundation for her latest collaboration with Fabletics.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The perennial candidate had raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years from prominent right-wing figures while promoting QAnon conspiracy theories but never cracked 25% of the vote.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Policymakers have turned to promoting the consumption of services to boost overall spending, betting that elderly care services, leisure and tourism can help make up for the tepid demand in goods.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Lily Collins is bringing a long-brewing project to fruition.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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For maximum freshness, grind just before brewing, since ground coffee stales more quickly than beans.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Even the smallest black dot of mold can affect your health by causing respiratory illnesses or triggering certain allergic reactions from breathing it in constantly.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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In cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, researchers believe higher and repeated doses of cannabis push the endocannabinoid system too far, triggering nausea, vomiting and relentless abdominal pain, according to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Florida.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Fermenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermenting. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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