Synonyms of yeast

yeast

noun

ˈyēst 

as in incentive

something that arouses action or activity

taxation without representation proved to be the yeast of rebellion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• incentive
• impetus
• encouragement
• stimulus
• motivation
• stimulant
• fuel
• catalyst
• impulse
• momentum
• provocation
• boost
• shot in the arm
• incitement
• spur
• cause
• reason
• incitation
• instigation
• inducement
• goad
• invitation
• consideration
• motive
• grounds
• antecedent
• spark
• occasion
• catalyzer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disincentive
• counterincentive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of yeast

Add yeast mixture and 1 large egg, room temperature, and whisk to combine. — The Fannie Farmer Baking Book, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026

But the gelatin-and-yeast concrete could offer some advantages over some of the other leading ideas for making building materials on Mars, most of which rely on heating and melting regolith to form bricks and support beams. — Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Texas Roadhouse, the restaurant chain known for its hand-cut steaks and pillowy yeast rolls, is set to swing open the doors on another Charlotte-area restaurant this fall. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2026

When a building is no longer needed, settlers can break it down, harvest the living yeast cells, and regrow them inside bioreactors. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026