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
Many Belgian yeasts impart a hint of banana, as well, which works with the chocolate on another level.
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Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Sourdough is made through a fermentation process that involves naturally occurring yeasts and lactic acid bacteria, which results in a tangy-tasting, chewy bread.
—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
Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Sourdough is made through a fermentation process that involves naturally occurring yeasts and lactic acid bacteria, which results in a tangy-tasting, chewy bread.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yeasts
Noun
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The new contract was richer, filled with all sorts of incentives … and also for a very long time.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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To be eligible for the Spirit Awards, a movie's budget cannot exceed $30 million after tax incentives.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 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
Noun
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In any case, despite the motivations behind it the mutiny in the studio turned into a party.—
Alex Suskind,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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The inventory outlines means rather than motivations.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Smart polymers already exist and can respond to such stimuli, altering their color or shape and then returning to their original state.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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In contrast, some stimuli are incredibly powerful, hard to find, and unpredictable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But in just the past two years, two different telehealth practices have been sanctioned for inappropriately prescribing stimulants.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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State data shows that more Connecticut residents are being prescribed stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall.—
Alex Klancko,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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