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yeast

noun

ˈyēst How to pronounce yeast (audio)
Definition of yeastnext
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 When mixed, the yeast microbes become coated with adhesive proteins similar to those used by mussels to anchor on stones underwater. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 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 As such, the boxes will provide guidelines for how many of these snacks (made with wheat flour, blueberries, canola oil, honey, brewer’s yeast, among other ingredients) are appropriate for dogs of various sizes that are over 6 months of age. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2026 In the bowl of a stand mixer, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and yeast with a flexible spatula. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yeast
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  1. incentive
  2. impetus
  3. encouragement
  4. stimulus
  5. motivation
Noun
  • Through the partnership, Oceanfront will produce and finance productions while Allegro provides financing solutions for potential production collateral (like tax incentives, rebates and pre-sales).
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
  • On Tuesday night, leaders in the Colorado city approved a 30-year tax incentive to bring the major sporting goods retailer to the community.
    — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of incentive
Noun
  • The original impetus for quantum cosmology is to do with the fact that the Big Bang model is based on quantum matter, but classical gravity.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The Lighthouse’s headquarters hadn’t been upgraded since the 1980s, Allen said, so the collapse provided the impetus to bring the facility into the 21st century.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of impetus
Noun
  • Someone could offer knowledge, encouragement, or an introduction that makes an idea feel less imaginary.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Sorkin and Fincher have remained close, and Sorkin has continued to rely on Fincher’s insight and encouragement.
    — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of encouragement
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  • Analysts, however, expect that Beijing is unlikely to ramp up stimulus meaningfully as long as export growth remains strong enough to power the economy to land within the target range.
    — Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • China reported downbeat consumption and investment figures, bolstering economists’ calls for fiscal stimulus to drive growth in the world’s second-biggest economy.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of stimulus
Noun
  • In both films, acting is the central source of the characters’ motivations.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Much is left unstated, requiring the reader to decipher character motivations.
    — Anna Mebel, JSTOR Daily, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of motivation

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“Yeast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yeast. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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