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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
Eat and Drink More Fermented Foods Fermentation is the conversion of carbohydrates to alcohol or organic acids using microorganisms—yeasts or bacteria—under anaerobic conditions.
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Cynthia Sass, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
Made by fermenting milk with kefir grains (which aren't actually grains but rather a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts), kefir is a lightly effervescent, tart, and tangy drink teeming with probiotics.
—Olivia Tarantino, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Why Eating Sourdough Might Support Blood Pressure Sourdough bread is made through a natural fermentation process that uses yeasts and lactic acid bacteria.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2026
In the cellar, fermentations rely on native yeasts cultivated from the estate, allowing each parcel to express its character with minimal intervention.
—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
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
Cynthia Sass, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
Made by fermenting milk with kefir grains (which aren't actually grains but rather a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts), kefir is a lightly effervescent, tart, and tangy drink teeming with probiotics.
—Olivia Tarantino, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Why Eating Sourdough Might Support Blood Pressure Sourdough bread is made through a natural fermentation process that uses yeasts and lactic acid bacteria.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2026
In the cellar, fermentations rely on native yeasts cultivated from the estate, allowing each parcel to express its character with minimal intervention.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yeasts
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Rethinking the tax code BofA said AI will increase pressure on governments to provide wage insurance, enhanced unemployment benefits, reskilling incentives, and tax reform to ensure the gains from AI don’t concentrate in too few hands.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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Provide state incentives for the expansion of private practitioners to take on 20% cliental of low-income, homeless and physically impaired patients to pay zero fees for services rendered.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 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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But motivations diverge wildly at this stage of a season, making fixture difficulty tricky to assess.—
Ayo Akinwolere,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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With The Boys teasing a return for Aya Cash‘s Stormfront in the upcoming prequel series, Eric Kripke has no plans to retcon her motivations.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
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Migraine Triggers Increase Brain Sensitivity Research indicates that people prone to migraines have a nervous system that reacts more strongly to triggers such as stress, hormones, or sensory stimuli.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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The decision model positions the black box in a broader scenario that shows the interaction of external and internal stimuli as well as consumer responses.—
Félix Ortega MohedanoAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Doctors in Abu Dhabi would compose an individualized concoction of enhancement drugs for him and many of his fellow athletes, selecting from testosterone, anabolic steroids, growth factors like HGH and EPO, hormone and metabolic modulators, and stimulants like Adderall.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
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Wall Street bankers have been known to lean on Adderall and other stimulants to be more productive, while Silicon Valley executives microdose on ketamine or use psychedelics to be more creative.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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