foments

present tense third-person singular of foment

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Recent Examples of foments But Cristobal foments hope that new glory is near. Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
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Verb
  • Through her restraint, Roberts provokes in us some semblance of empathy for her character – in a movie where everyone else is basically monstrous.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Every action provokes a reaction.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Progesterone promotes cell death among defective cells that could turn cancerous.
    Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Healthy soil also promotes better nutrient absorption, allowing your lawn to better withstand disease and weeds.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025

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“Foments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foments. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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