as in provokes
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being
John Adams's wife, Abigail, told him that if women were not remembered by the new American government, they would "foment a Rebellion and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice or Representation"
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Recent Examples of foments
But Cristobal foments hope that new glory is near.
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Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foments
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Mercury in Sagittarius provokes your mind to venture into uncharted territory.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Blue Film provokes and captivates in equal measure, with the naked honesty of a black box off-off-Broadway play.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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Simulating natural light is one of many ways biophilic design promotes wellness.—
Maya Chawla,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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There may not be campaign materials, including clothing that promotes or disparages any candidate on the ballot within 100 feet of the entrance to polling places.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Foments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foments. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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