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
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Fogel is always looking for the visual angle that provokes an emotional response.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2026
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This ends up being just one of Aemond’s defining moments, which further provokes war.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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Earlier work has shown that an increase in DNA damage in nerve cells promotes sleep in zebrafish.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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Tiger’s eye is a stone of protection and grounding, while green onyx promotes growth, emotional healing, and balance.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
23 Jan. 2026
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The strikes come as Kaiser raises costs for patients and health providers across California brace for tighter margins following cuts to federal health spending.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Exercises like dead bugs, pike push-ups, leg raises and leg raise reaches are worth adding into the rotation.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Ferments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferments. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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