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something that arouses action or activity
taxation without representation proved to be the yeast of rebellion
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Recent Examples of yeasts
In the cellar, fermentations rely on native yeasts cultivated from the estate, allowing each parcel to express its character with minimal intervention.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Probiotic foods contain good-for-you bacteria and yeasts.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Repp indicated that incorrect alcohol readings would only happen in samples with enough sugars and yeasts to trigger fermentation.
—Julie Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026
Studies show that concentrated clove products, such as clove oil, may be effective against certain bacteria, yeasts, and viruses in test-tube and animal studies.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Mar. 2026
Kombucha Kombucha is made by combining tea with sugar, which serves as food for the symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts (SCOBY) during fermentation.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Many Belgian yeasts impart a hint of banana, as well, which works with the chocolate on another level.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 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
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Probiotic foods contain good-for-you bacteria and yeasts.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Repp indicated that incorrect alcohol readings would only happen in samples with enough sugars and yeasts to trigger fermentation.
—Julie Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026
Studies show that concentrated clove products, such as clove oil, may be effective against certain bacteria, yeasts, and viruses in test-tube and animal studies.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Mar. 2026
Kombucha Kombucha is made by combining tea with sugar, which serves as food for the symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts (SCOBY) during fermentation.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Many Belgian yeasts impart a hint of banana, as well, which works with the chocolate on another level.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yeasts
Noun
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Meanwhile, productions that promote the state’s narrative receive support and financial incentives like tax breaks.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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The bigger lesson for HR leaders is that Tulsa’s strategy is not really about cash incentives alone.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 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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The interior worlds of these women remain obscured and their motivations go unexplored.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
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In fact, Rosenberg is exposing the fragile foundation beneath such motivations.—
Isle McElroy,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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Wang, however, projects each of these choice from deep within, crafting a character who’s both uncomfortable with his reactions to people, emotions and external stimuli, but is, at this point in his life, also unfortunately used to his discomforts, and begrudgingly accepts them.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Silence and Darkness Induces a Meditative State Sensory deprivation, the intentional removal of external stimuli like sounds or visuals (a la sitting in a coffin), can reduce brain stimulation and cause a state of deep relaxation.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Outside,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some studies have suggested a link to stimulants prescribed for ADHD.—
David Cox,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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While the number of stimulants prescribed by psychiatrists remained relatively stable, there was a significant increase in prescriptions from primary care providers and nurse practitioners.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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