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
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.
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Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Kimchi Kimchi is a Korean dish made by fermenting cabbage with other vegetables and seasonings.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
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
Yogurt Yogurt is made by fermenting milk with live bacterial cultures.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2025
Sugar can pull water away from yeast, keeping it from fermenting properly.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
After fermenting the beans with a mix of those microbes, the beans were dried and ground to produce cocoa liquors.
—New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
The week before American Prohibition ended in 1933, Brown-Forman started mashing and fermenting grain.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Kimchi Kimchi is a Korean dish made by fermenting cabbage with other vegetables and seasonings.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
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
Yogurt Yogurt is made by fermenting milk with live bacterial cultures.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2025
Sugar can pull water away from yeast, keeping it from fermenting properly.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
After fermenting the beans with a mix of those microbes, the beans were dried and ground to produce cocoa liquors.
—New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
The week before American Prohibition ended in 1933, Brown-Forman started mashing and fermenting grain.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermenting
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When Russia, another strategic partner, invaded Ukraine in 2022, China stopped short of condemning Moscow or opposing the war, instead parroting Russian narrative of blaming on the United States and its NATO allies for provoking the conflict.—
Steven Jiang,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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Rather, many Iranians instead blamed the leadership for either provoking the conflict or failing to meaningfully defend the country from Israeli – or American – bombs.—
Kamran Talattof,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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As chants echoed across the parking lot, cars driving past honked repeatedly, some drivers raising fists or waving through open windows.—
Reginald David,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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Beijing last year implemented some export controls on rare earths during trade spats, raising concerns about America’s lack of secure supply chains for these critical materials.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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The core purpose of Taste Addison – promoting Addison's 200+ restaurants – will be reenvisioned to include new, year-round options to support and elevate North Texas' most vibrant dining hub.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Still, the district put full faith in its current coaches, promoting from within.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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Epic Charter School’s superintendent of finance presented an update to the school’s board on April 9 in just over one minute, without a hint at the chaos brewing behind the scenes.—
Jennifer Palmer,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Jan. 2026
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Also popular are small-batch brews with members of a home brew club or another small group bringing their own recipe, brewing it on site and participating in a tapping event to showcase their creation.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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There should be no fear of triggering any of the penalties, both financial or baseball-related, that come with surpassing the luxury tax.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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When that signal reaches the interface between neurons, voltage-sensitive channels open wide, triggering the release of neurotransmitters to more neurons downstream.—
Elise Cutts,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Fermenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermenting. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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