as in incentive
something that arouses action or activity
taxation without representation proved to be the yeast of rebellion
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Recent Examples of yeast
This means glucose enters the bloodstream more gradually compared to non-fermented bread made with baker’s yeast, which lacks these acids.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Jan. 2026
Fermentation, which uses yeast to break down the sugars in grape juice, transforming single-note sweetness into the complex, delicious alcohol enjoyed by so many, also unlocks those smoky compounds; so, too, can the enzymes in human saliva.
—Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Indeed, studies have shown rapamycin extends the lifespan of mice, worms, flies, and yeast.
—CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Also toasted some homemade yeast bread.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Jan. 2026
Fermentation, which uses yeast to break down the sugars in grape juice, transforming single-note sweetness into the complex, delicious alcohol enjoyed by so many, also unlocks those smoky compounds; so, too, can the enzymes in human saliva.
—Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Indeed, studies have shown rapamycin extends the lifespan of mice, worms, flies, and yeast.
—CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Also toasted some homemade yeast bread.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yeast
Noun
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The official boundaries of the new stadium incentive district have not yet been finalized.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The grocer will also receive a $50,000 retailer incentive bonus.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That recognition of the need for a multi-lateral approach to global health was the impetus behind creating the WHO in the first place, based on the reality that countries interact and depend on one another—and the health of one affects the health of all.—
Alice Park,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
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The attack created an impetus to justify the settlement, the local settlement council chair, Yaron Rosenthal, told AP.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Punk’s response felt less like encouragement and more like a challenge.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cathleen also acted as dance mistress by demonstrating the steps and helping James provide encouragement and brief explanations for a dance’s historical context.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This suggests the presence of an internal, self-evolving latent variable—independent of external stimuli—that shapes the timing structure of motivation and decision-making.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Feland adds that the additional gravitational load gives an extra stimulus for the bone to build more tissue in people who don’t get that through weight-bearing exercise or resistance training.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
Time,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Recognition events and incentive programs reinforced status and motivation.—
Paula de la Cruz,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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But her motivation, actions, and payoff are fundamentally different from those of her archetypical brothers and sisters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Yeast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yeast. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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