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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But the question of what is true or not is futile, even if Calle deliberately provokes this curiosity.—
Elisa Wouk Almino
Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The flurry of imagery provokes a surreal sort of whiplash.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Critics are alarmed by its presence at the White House, saying the group promotes extreme views and undermines public schools.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Noah Centineo promotes Our Hero, Balthazar at the Lakers versus Cleveland Cavaliers game in Los Angeles on March 31.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Their union, which raises money for scholarship programs, and sick and wounded police officers, has cut ties with their outside fundraising vendor TCI America.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Unions and district remain apart on salary increases, with teachers seeking 17% raises and Local 99 workers — some of the lowest-paid — also wanting stability.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Ferments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferments. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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