foments

present tense third-person singular of foment

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of foments But Cristobal foments hope that new glory is near. Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foments
Verb
  • Every action provokes a reaction.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • After a sleepy start to the second half at Old Trafford, the arrival of Benjamin Sesko, and the relocation of Cunha into a deeper position, provokes a fresh wave of interest.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at an event as part of a national speaking tour and sponsored by the campus chapter of the organization, which promotes conservative principles among students across the country.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The agency also promotes the province to the major studios and streamers and other foreign producers looking to shoot movie and TV originals locally.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025

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“Foments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foments. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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