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
Made with 97 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 2 percent Merlot, and 1 percent Cabernet Franc from the Spring Mountain District AVA, this wine was made using indigenous yeast and matured in 55 percent new French oak for 32 months before bottling.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
In organisms that reproduce via the union of types—this group also includes yeasts and slime molds—partners are functionally equivalent and the exchange of genetic material is symmetrical, an arrangement called isogamy.
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Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Studying worms, flies and yeast have enabled scientists to understand better how the mechanisms of aging work in humans.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
There is also usually an acid or fermenting agent such as mold or yeast.
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Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
In organisms that reproduce via the union of types—this group also includes yeasts and slime molds—partners are functionally equivalent and the exchange of genetic material is symmetrical, an arrangement called isogamy.
—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Studying worms, flies and yeast have enabled scientists to understand better how the mechanisms of aging work in humans.
—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
There is also usually an acid or fermenting agent such as mold or yeast.
—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yeast
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The state has also earmarked $1 billion in incentives to lure the Chicago Bears to Hammond.
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The president’s willingness to offer sanctions relief and other incentives will need to be part of an eventual deal.
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The analysts said recent talks between Japan and the Philippines over overlapping claims in their exclusive economic zones east of Taiwan may have been the impetus for the MSA mission east of Tawain.
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The impetus behind launching its agentic commerce platform lies in the changes in how consumers shop.
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To his family, Clive was Dad and Granddaddy, the steady presence at the center of our lives, the source of wisdom, strength, encouragement, and unconditional love.
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Moreover, what moves women forward is action rather than encouragement.
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China also engineered a massive government stimulus package to stabilize its economy.
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Central banks thought that forward guidance, particularly when interest rates were very low, could provide additional market stimulus.
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Research from Hilton found that 56% of global travelers cite rest and recharge as their number one motivation for leisure travel in 2026.
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Gendreau says other common signs of deficiency include muscle weakness, low motivation, and low energy.
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“Yeast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yeast. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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