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 The review, led by pathologist and biomedical researcher Dudley Lamming and published in the journal Cell Press Blue, examined more than 350 studies involving humans, mice, insects, yeast, and other organisms. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 Trapped moisture, particularly in the ears and skin folds, can allow yeast and bacteria to grow, potentially leading to irritation or infection. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Its production begins with 100% Blue Weber agave grown in volcanic soil, without additives, and includes an heirloom yeast maintained for more than 125 years. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The pinas are cooked in clay ovens for a period of 26 hours and then open-air fermented near fruit trees, a practice the brand says adds to its particular flavor profile due to inclusion of wild yeast. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for yeast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yeast
  1. incentive
  2. impetus
  3. encouragement
  4. stimulus
  5. motivation
Noun
  • In order to convince people to replace solo driving with mass transit, LA Metro is offering cash incentives for people to park at least one of their cars at home and try walking, bike share, carpooling or taking a train or bus.
    — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The move comes nearly two years after the City of Fort Worth approved more than $70 million in incentives to support Phase II redevelopment.
    — Doug Myers, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of incentive
Noun
  • The impetus for this work, according to the researchers, is that drug-resistant bacteria are rife and growing.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026
  • For many, discovering quaint antique shops is the impetus for hopping in the car and taking a leisurely drive.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of impetus
Noun
  • Officials are asking residents to continue to pray and send words of encouragement and support to those affected by the flooding.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Spacing of races will be important as encouragement for participation in the six-race series in a five-month span.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of encouragement
Noun
  • The government stimulus, however, threatened to deepen the fiscal challenges faced by Japan, whose public debt stands at more than 200% of gross domestic product.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • And Obama was being seen at the time as being completely irresponsible in pursuing stimulus.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
Definition of stimulus
Noun
  • Essential California sat down with Ben Orbison, FOLAR’s director of strategic communications, and spoke about festival highlights and motivations.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Cross-functional access can then expand gradually, creating new opportunities while maintaining focus and motivation for growth.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of motivation

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