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 war had reduced the labor force, but bakeries now had steam ovens, mixers, and commercial yeast.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
For more advanced cases, Douxo S3 wipes are an excellent over-the-counter choice when inflammation, infection, yeast, or bacterial overgrowth is a concern.
—Trisha Easto, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
For anyone not already steeped in the world of yeast fermentation and dough hydration, most pizza books fall somewhere between challenging and terrifying.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) has also reported findings where microbiologists tested the interiors of knife blocks and found both yeast and mold inside.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
For more advanced cases, Douxo S3 wipes are an excellent over-the-counter choice when inflammation, infection, yeast, or bacterial overgrowth is a concern.
—Trisha Easto, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
For anyone not already steeped in the world of yeast fermentation and dough hydration, most pizza books fall somewhere between challenging and terrifying.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) has also reported findings where microbiologists tested the interiors of knife blocks and found both yeast and mold inside.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yeast
Noun
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The core problem, attorney fee incentives, was left untouched.—
Tom Manzo,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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The incentive structure is based on multiples of five cases from the Criminal Trial Support Unit’s unassigned defendants’ list, where bar advocates can take on five, 10, or 15 such cases for a possible maximum of $7,500 in incentive bonuses — 15 cases at $500 each.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And taking small steps to connect with others — even as simple as engaging in idle chitchat with a stranger — can be an impetus for broader change.—
Keith Wagstaff,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Didn’t even know what the impetus was for the saying.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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February 19 – March 20 Soft encouragement wraps around your rough edges.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Dozens of friends and supporters held a march for peace near the Coral Springs Museum of Art, gathering with words of encouragement and calls to condemn the violence.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To check whether progesterone was the trigger, the researchers removed the female from the barrier tank and replaced her with conical plastic tubes coated with various chemical stimuli, sliding them into the small holes of the wall divider.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2026
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In general, weight loss means less load on your bones, which reduces the stimulus to create new bone cells.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
31 Mar. 2026
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What were the hostage takers’ motivations?—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The other is a patchy, unpersuasive psychodrama about the underlying motivations and years-later ramifications of an unspeakable act—or, in this case, an unrealized plan to commit an unspeakable act.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Yeast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yeast. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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