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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 organisms that reproduce via the union of types—this group also includes yeasts and slime molds—partners are functionally equivalent and the exchange of genetic material is symmetrical, an arrangement called isogamy.
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Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Four yeasts — Glaciozyma, Goffeauzyma, Mrakia and Phenoliferia — were found internally and on Ötzi’s exterior.
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Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
The yeasts—species of Phenolifera, Glaciozyma, Goffeauzyma, and Mrakia, for the mycology fans—turned up on Ötzi’s skin, in his stomach, and in water sampled from inside his body.
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ArsTechnica,
6 June 2026
Natural yeasts ferment fruit during the ripening process, according to a study in Oxford Academic.
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Melina Khan,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Fruit Flies and Produce The common fruit fly is drawn to fermenting and overripe produce, where accumulating sugars and yeasts mark the precise moment fruit is at its most appealing—and just starting to turn.
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Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
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
Why Eating Sourdough Might Support Blood Pressure Sourdough bread is made through a natural fermentation process that uses yeasts and lactic acid bacteria.
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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.
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Four yeasts — Glaciozyma, Goffeauzyma, Mrakia and Phenoliferia — were found internally and on Ötzi’s exterior.
—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
The yeasts—species of Phenolifera, Glaciozyma, Goffeauzyma, and Mrakia, for the mycology fans—turned up on Ötzi’s skin, in his stomach, and in water sampled from inside his body.
—
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2026
Natural yeasts ferment fruit during the ripening process, according to a study in Oxford Academic.
—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Fruit Flies and Produce The common fruit fly is drawn to fermenting and overripe produce, where accumulating sugars and yeasts mark the precise moment fruit is at its most appealing—and just starting to turn.
—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
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.
—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
30 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yeasts
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And given that such systems are physically possible, powerful economic and strategic incentives exist for technologists and entrepreneurs to build them.
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The restrictions apply to existing single-family homes, not new construction, a carveout that preserves incentives for financial firms to invest in new housing construction, the staffer noted.
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All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.
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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.
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And, most importantly, all this progression is occurring at a rapid clip, with full arcs tidily wrapped up in the four (of eight) episodes provided for review and characters’ hidden motivations revealed deliberately and steadily.
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Interestingly, the motivations and strategies of these founders vary wildly by region.
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Studies show that the brain continues to learn when exposed to novel situations and stimuli.
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Sometimes, the nostalgic names come to you in a massive rush, sparked by some sort of visual stimuli, and this Bolton Wanderers shir… sorry, this Panama shirt has done just that.
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One of the main impetuses for this is that newer planes are flying further, which means airline routes are getting longer.
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Experts say this puts unsuspecting users seeking more common drugs, such as oxycodone, fentanyl, or stimulants like cocaine, at risk of fatal overdoses.
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Those medications can include antihistamines, beta-blockers, diuretics, anti-psychotics and stimulants such as ADHD medications or SSRIs.
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“Yeasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yeasts. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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