as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state
a wave of change followed by a period of social fermentation
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Recent Examples of fermentation
Small amounts of alcohol are created as part of the fermentation process, but kombucha is not classified as alcohol.
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Mikayla Morell, Health, 13 Apr. 2026
Grain fermentation, distillation, and aging in hardwood barrels or wooden casks—typically sherry barrels—are common unifying elements of the many classes and varieties.
—Hannah Hayes, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Cauldron’s platform focuses on scaling up precision fermentation for high-volume markets, specifically targeting dairy and animal proteins as well as specialty chemicals.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
Traditional sourdough uses only flour, water, salt, and a natural starter, with a slow fermentation process for flavor.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
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Mikayla Morell, Health, 13 Apr. 2026
Grain fermentation, distillation, and aging in hardwood barrels or wooden casks—typically sherry barrels—are common unifying elements of the many classes and varieties.
—Hannah Hayes, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Cauldron’s platform focuses on scaling up precision fermentation for high-volume markets, specifically targeting dairy and animal proteins as well as specialty chemicals.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
Traditional sourdough uses only flour, water, salt, and a natural starter, with a slow fermentation process for flavor.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermentation
Noun
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The turmoil has included the sudden resignation of then-Supt.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Twin Cities’ response to a sweeping federal immigration crackdown that threw communities and local economies into turmoil offers a glimpse of what resilience and solidarity look like in practice.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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The menu bears a familiar DNA from chef Misti Norris (formally of Petra and the Beast), with ferments, pickles, and preserves making appearances throughout.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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The luxurious-feeling moisturizer contains a ferment concentrate to fade sun spots or dark spots, and to combat wrinkles for a more resilient finish.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That is, up until the 1911 census, after which unrest put the practice on pause.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Turkey denies the deaths constituted genocide, saying the toll has been inflated and that those killed were victims of civil war and unrest.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Fermentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermentation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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