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 yeast and sugar get smooshed together in overripe fruit, alcohol production is a given.
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Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 8 Oct. 2025
In the bowl of a stand mixer, stir together 1 1/2 cups of the flour and the yeast.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Metazoa offers animal kingdom-centric beers like the Fast and the Furriest IPA brewed with Belgian yeast and the autumnal Barktoberfest Märzen.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
In this study, researchers discovered that RNA from yeast can bind with proteins in beer, creating microscopic particles that scatter light.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for yeast
Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 8 Oct. 2025
In the bowl of a stand mixer, stir together 1 1/2 cups of the flour and the yeast.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Metazoa offers animal kingdom-centric beers like the Fast and the Furriest IPA brewed with Belgian yeast and the autumnal Barktoberfest Märzen.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
In this study, researchers discovered that RNA from yeast can bind with proteins in beer, creating microscopic particles that scatter light.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for yeast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yeast
Noun
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But Mehta said showing consumers a higher quantity of ads and incentives doesn’t mean as much as connecting with the consumer in a meaningful way.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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The city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County combined are offering the company about $80,000 in tax incentives.—
Brian Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And if Klopp felt the benefits of turning throw-ins into choreographed events, complete with long build-ups, would be outweighed in Liverpool’s case by a loss of attacking impetus, is there not something to be said for that?—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Yet the attack would provide the impetus for the peace pact.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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His main goal is to provide support and encouragement, especially during relapses.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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With her mother's encouragement, Nandudu dreamed of going to college and becoming a lawyer.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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Chinese shares had recently rallied to a multi-year high on expectations of government stimulus and a recent inflow of foreign capital into Chinese equities.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Soon after her election, the yen hit a new low amid expectations of major fiscal stimulus.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Protest-goers told the Idaho Statesman about a variety of motivations for showing up, mostly covering civil liberties — rights for immigrants, women and transgender people — and Trump’s authoritarian actions.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps more important will be the exploration of the location's past and Robert House's initial motivations.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Yeast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yeast. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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