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
Origami Sake has four ingredients, Ozark spring water, yeast, kogi -- a type of mold that converts the starch in rice to sugar -- and specialty sake rice grown in Arkansas.
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John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 2 June 2026
That’s because Four Roses produces two mashbills and uses five yeast strains, although in the future that will expand to 20 recipes after two new mashbills were introduced in 2024 (those won’t be ready for a few more years, though).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
To see what was happening, his team added a dash of enzymes extracted from yeast cultures.
—Siddhant Pusdekar, Quanta Magazine, 1 June 2026
In a large bowl, mix all-purpose flour and active dry yeast.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
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John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 2 June 2026
That’s because Four Roses produces two mashbills and uses five yeast strains, although in the future that will expand to 20 recipes after two new mashbills were introduced in 2024 (those won’t be ready for a few more years, though).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
To see what was happening, his team added a dash of enzymes extracted from yeast cultures.
—Siddhant Pusdekar, Quanta Magazine, 1 June 2026
In a large bowl, mix all-purpose flour and active dry yeast.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yeast
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The best cornerback in the NFL, Patrick Surtain II, is on a four-year, $96 million contract but just earned a $5 million pay raise in 2026 with $5 million more in incentives tacked onto the 2027 season.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Under the executive order, all tax incentives approved before July will continue.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The beloved 35-year-old Florida Ficus at the entrance is the impetus for the iconic logo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The impetus of Vanity Fair’s meeting with Nézet-Séguin was the Met’s new production of El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego, a recent work from US composer Gabriela Lena Frank (in her Met debut).—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
2 June 2026
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Benjamin Cano, who brought his wife and three kids down from Norwalk for Friday’s game, was down behind the Padres dugout offering encouragement before the game.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Volunteers with the organization Free Mom Hugs offered encouragement to attendees whose families may not be as supportive.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The cerebral circuitry of the human brain—specifically the salience network, which is responsible for filtering stimuli—seems to be more active in individuals with misophonia.—
Sloane Crosley,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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The ability to disconnect intentionally from these overwhelming stimuli—to reclaim one’s focus, clarity, and feeling of immediacy—has become rare and precious.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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No matter the motivation or trading strategy, going short is a bet that a stock will decline in price.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Osuch said the ability to keep his future options open was his motivation.—
Cyril A. Reinicke,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“Yeast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yeast. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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