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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
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.
—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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yeasts
Noun
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Economic incentives help explain why.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Dubai’s residential property prices surged by roughly 60% between 2022 and early 2025–a historic boom fueled by tax-free incentives, liberalized visa policies, and a heavy influx of high-net-worth individuals.—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Laurie and Alamo’s motivations have always been crystal clear in comparison to everyone else’s.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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Everyone’s motivations are different, and that’s how timelines can get sped up.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Perhaps sensing this, the league trotted out a series of onstage stimuli between picks.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Eliciting disgust, even through unrelated stimuli, can intensify moral judgment.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Participating athletes, many of whom are former professionals or Olympians, are allowed to use substances banned by WADA but approved by the FDA including anabolic steroids, human growth hormone, and stimulants.—
T.M. Brown,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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The Enhanced Games also recently released substance-use data from its clinical trial, revealing that 91% of athletes used testosterone, 79% used HGH, 62% used stimulants such as Adderall, 50% used metabolic modulators, 41% used EPO and 29% used anabolic steroids.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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