as in incentives
something that arouses action or activity
taxation without representation proved to be the yeast of rebellion
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Recent Examples of yeasts
Sourdough is made through a fermentation process that involves naturally occurring yeasts and lactic acid bacteria, which results in a tangy-tasting, chewy bread.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
Candida, a genus of yeasts, is the most common cause of fungal infections worldwide, according to Roberts.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
Going too hard on probiotic supplements… On the surface, taking a probiotic supplement—a pill, capsule, powder, or gummy packed with beneficial microbes, including bacteria and yeasts—might seem like a no-brainer strategy for boosting your gut microbiome.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 12 Dec. 2025
Made of bacteria, yeasts, and other microorganisms in the intestines, this is critical for digestion and immunity.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2025
Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts believed to have various health benefits, but different strains target different systems.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The decision is applicable to work on a range of organisms, including animals, plants, yeasts and bacteria.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2025
The study also uncovered molds, yeasts, and some bacteria that cause wound infections.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
Using pure well water, wild yeasts (some propagated from its own fruit trees and beehives), local and heirloom grains, hops, and fruits, and house sour cultures, the brewery creates, ages, blends and bottles unique, small-batch beers exhibiting the wildness of Oregon terroir.
—Ben Davidson Correspondent, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
Candida, a genus of yeasts, is the most common cause of fungal infections worldwide, according to Roberts.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
Going too hard on probiotic supplements… On the surface, taking a probiotic supplement—a pill, capsule, powder, or gummy packed with beneficial microbes, including bacteria and yeasts—might seem like a no-brainer strategy for boosting your gut microbiome.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 12 Dec. 2025
Made of bacteria, yeasts, and other microorganisms in the intestines, this is critical for digestion and immunity.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2025
Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts believed to have various health benefits, but different strains target different systems.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The decision is applicable to work on a range of organisms, including animals, plants, yeasts and bacteria.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2025
The study also uncovered molds, yeasts, and some bacteria that cause wound infections.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
Using pure well water, wild yeasts (some propagated from its own fruit trees and beehives), local and heirloom grains, hops, and fruits, and house sour cultures, the brewery creates, ages, blends and bottles unique, small-batch beers exhibiting the wildness of Oregon terroir.
—Ben Davidson Correspondent, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yeasts
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The latest changes include financial incentives for appropriate downtown commercial-to-residential conversion projects, including a 100% waiver of building and construction taxes and a 50% reduction of park impact fees for the first 500 units, as the office market continues to struggle.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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It was unlocked because complexity was removed, incentives were aligned, and capital was forced to reprice assets independently.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hints, counsels, warnings, remonstrations, even encouragements are, in the end, of limited value.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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Trump has repeatedly touted Venezuela’s rich oil supply as among the motivations for the January 2 military assault on the country and the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro, who has since been charged with drug trafficking and weapons possession.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Jan. 2026
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Though the videos did not reveal a motive, the federal investigation into Valente’s motivations will continue, the US attorney’s office said.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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By this decade, your body has started to naturally lose muscle mass, and putting on new muscle may be more difficult due to anabolic resistance, which blunts the muscle’s ability to respond to external stimuli like exercise and protein.—
Emma Loewe,
Outside,
1 Jan. 2026
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Word games, information sleuthing, instructional videos, and even just chatting with friends can provide positive stimuli.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
23 Dec. 2025
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Methamphetamine and amphetamine are synthetic stimulants, while 7-hydroxymitragynine and mitragynine are major psychoactive ingredients found in kratom, a supplement that can be used as a stimulant.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
20 Jan. 2026
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Unlike pre-workout stimulants, which offer a short-term boost, creatine builds cumulatively to enhance performance over time.—
Trista Chan,
Health,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Yeasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yeasts. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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