YEAST Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

yeast

noun

ˈyēst

Definition of yeast

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 yeast and bacteria in the starter don’t survive baking in meaningful numbers, so the finished bread doesn’t deliver live cultures to your gut. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026 Providers typically only consider testing for ureaplasma after ruling out gonorrhea, chlamydia, Mgen, trichomoniasis, yeast and bacterial vaginosis, a slow process that can leave patients cycling through treatments for weeks. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Providers typically consider testing for it only after ruling out the more common suspects behind STI-like symptoms, including gonorrhea, chlamydia, Mgen, trichomoniasis, yeast and bacterial vaginosis. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026 Sourdough Explained Combining flour, water, and salt, sourdough doesn’t use commercial yeast. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yeast

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Noun

New discoveries matter only if companies have the incentive and capital to bring them to market.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Some may question whether these procedures are used too often, whether the evidence supporting them is strong enough, or whether financial incentives influence their use.

— Antje M. Barreveld, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of incentive

Noun

The original impetus for the film, to be honest, was to look at an incredible life story over a long German period.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
Another impetus for the merger plans might be the sales struggles Tesla has been experiencing and the vast technological challenges from robotaxi competitors such as Waymo.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of impetus

Noun

But Smith also had encouragement for Hurts, whom Lynn and the Eagles said should be expected to make a full recovery with treatment from blood thinners that precludes contact activities for the next few months.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Kid Rock's support eventually extended beyond words of encouragement.

— Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of encouragement

Noun

China’s economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter thanks to the country’s powerful export machine, with domestic consumption still lagging and the authorities showing little interest in fiscal stimulus.

— Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Visual stimuli produced more activity in the superficial layers of the superior colliculus.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of stimulus

Noun

In many instances, a nature lead might find that their underlying motivation is at odds with their employer’s, causing friction and making their — suddenly outsized — remit difficult to fulfil.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
But Spoelstra insisted that wasn’t a source of motivation to begin this season against Ball’s new team.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of motivation

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