as in provokes
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 ferments
In Olivia’s storage basement, Thomas ferments food scraps for use in future dishes.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
Sauerkraut is made of a combination of cabbage and salt, while kimchi ferments vegetables such as cabbage and radishes with a mix of seasonings.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 22 Dec. 2025
Schnebly Redland’s Winery A winery and brewery that ferments tropical fruits.
—Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
Richards ferments half of his Chenin in stainless steel and the other half in neutral oak barrels to keep the style fresh and fruit driven, which is why wine directors such as Master Sommelier Vincent Morrow of Union Square Hospitality Group has it on his list.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2025
Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
Sauerkraut is made of a combination of cabbage and salt, while kimchi ferments vegetables such as cabbage and radishes with a mix of seasonings.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 22 Dec. 2025
Schnebly Redland’s Winery A winery and brewery that ferments tropical fruits.
—Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
Richards ferments half of his Chenin in stainless steel and the other half in neutral oak barrels to keep the style fresh and fruit driven, which is why wine directors such as Master Sommelier Vincent Morrow of Union Square Hospitality Group has it on his list.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ferments
Verb
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The aroma of coffee brewing reliably provokes desire.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Deadline can reveal the first trailer for the radical love story revolving around Suzanne and undocumented migrant Osmane, whose relationship provokes a wave of anger and indignation all around them, forcing them to resist.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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My commitment has always been to administering justice in a manner that promotes accountability, respects victims, supports the integrity of our legal institutions, and reinforces public confidence that the courts are a stabilizing force — regardless of political climate or external pressure.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Islamic Republic of Iran’s atrocities against demonstrators opposed to the regime has reportedly resulted in security forces killing at least 19 Iranian Christians, according to Article 18, an organization that promotes religious freedom in Iran.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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As more than 10 nations in Europe are participating in the F-35 program, this raises concerns related to Trump’s tariff-heavy diplomacy.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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The increasing integration of blockchain and the finance industry raises uncomfortable questions of whether crypto is betraying its founding ideals, which saw Bitcoin as a rebellion against the big bank and government control of the financial system.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Ferments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferments. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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