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Recent Examples of fermented
Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
Ancient Chinese rituals also celebrated the cultural significance of pickling, with fermented vegetables used in ancestor worship as symbols of continuity and filial piety.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
The pizza dough was dialed in, sporting the lightness and crispiness of a New York pizza combined with the chew and the fermented tang of Californian Neapolitan pizza.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Jun Jun is a fermented tea made with green tea and raw honey.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Korean hair treatments commonly use botanical extracts like ginseng, camellia oil, rice water, and green tea, along with fermented ingredients that enhance absorption and nourishment.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
Tempeh Think of tempeh as tofu’s ultra-fermented cousin.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Kennedy is known to eat steak with fermented vegetables for breakfast and even bring his own sauerkraut to restaurants — a habit his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, joked about with The Cut.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Japanese natto, made from fermented soybeans, gets its signature stretchiness from bacterial cultures.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Her menu also anchors itself to sourcing as much as possible from nearby farms and purveyors whether for mushrooms, miso, or fermented NA drinks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Kimchi is fermented using the natural bacteria from the vegetables, creating probiotics that offer several health benefits.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
The crunchy slices are lightly fermented for a gut-health boost.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
If cabbage causes gas, start slowly with smaller portions of cooked or fermented cabbage and increase gradually as tolerance improves.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Kefir Kefir is a tangy, fermented milk drink that contains as many as 50 species of probiotic bacteria.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
From thick, fermented Thai-style Sriracha sauces to Peri-Peri sauce, there are as many hot sauces as there are regional and world cuisines—and more.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Always pair fermented foods with a meal rather than eating them solo on an empty stomach.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Tempeh is similarly pressed into blocks but is made from fermented soybeans rather than soy milk.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
Ancient Chinese rituals also celebrated the cultural significance of pickling, with fermented vegetables used in ancestor worship as symbols of continuity and filial piety.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
The pizza dough was dialed in, sporting the lightness and crispiness of a New York pizza combined with the chew and the fermented tang of Californian Neapolitan pizza.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Jun Jun is a fermented tea made with green tea and raw honey.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Korean hair treatments commonly use botanical extracts like ginseng, camellia oil, rice water, and green tea, along with fermented ingredients that enhance absorption and nourishment.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
Tempeh Think of tempeh as tofu’s ultra-fermented cousin.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Kennedy is known to eat steak with fermented vegetables for breakfast and even bring his own sauerkraut to restaurants — a habit his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, joked about with The Cut.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Japanese natto, made from fermented soybeans, gets its signature stretchiness from bacterial cultures.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
For most people, a balanced diet with fiber-rich plants and fermented foods is better than relying on these drinks.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Her menu also anchors itself to sourcing as much as possible from nearby farms and purveyors whether for mushrooms, miso, or fermented NA drinks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Kimchi is fermented using the natural bacteria from the vegetables, creating probiotics that offer several health benefits.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
The crunchy slices are lightly fermented for a gut-health boost.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
If cabbage causes gas, start slowly with smaller portions of cooked or fermented cabbage and increase gradually as tolerance improves.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Kefir Kefir is a tangy, fermented milk drink that contains as many as 50 species of probiotic bacteria.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
From thick, fermented Thai-style Sriracha sauces to Peri-Peri sauce, there are as many hot sauces as there are regional and world cuisines—and more.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Always pair fermented foods with a meal rather than eating them solo on an empty stomach.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermented
Adjective
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That’s why the refund boost isn’t likely to improve voters’ sour mood, said Daniel Bunn in Barron’s.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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My favorite is the lime and fig soba, with its sweet and sour notes and light broth.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This allegedly provoked a verbal altercation between Patterson and the two customers.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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His capture provoked at least eight highway blockades by criminal groups on the highways surrounding the border city of Reynosa.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Game 4 defeat – the no-silver-lining, embarrassing 6-1 loss – left a particularly rancid taste in everyone’s mouth.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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These can go rancid when stored for too long at room temperature.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In that moment, Caldentey looked up, assessed the situation, and raised her right arm.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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These questions were raised after reporting by The New York Times in August 2024 regarding Moore’s untruthful claims about receiving the Bronze Star in Afghanistan — a story originally reported on in 2022 by FOX45’s Mikenzie Frost.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hernandez’s badly decomposed body was found in the trunk of a Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard last September.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Authorities found a decomposed head and torso in a cadaver bag inside a Tesla stored at the yard, court documents said.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Now it’s being promoted by Invest Qatar, the government’s inward investment agency, alongside newer lifelines such as rent waivers and regulatory filing extensions which have been offered in response to the regional disruption caused by the Iran conflict.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Even with a new CEO and a new structure under Dana Walden, who was promoted to president and chief creative officer as Josh D’Amaro succeeded Bob Iger as CEO, the stance from Disney has been to exercise more patience.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Caneiro killed his relatives over a soured business relationship with his brother, prosecutors alleged.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The election outcome will give Takaichi a fresh mandate to tackle challenges such as Japan’s rapidly aging population, the rising cost of living, a weak yen, and soured relations with China.—
Yumi Asada,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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It is brewed from the leaves of a native species a tree that can be found in the forests of South America.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Ellsworth, 38, originally brewed up the first iterations of what would later become known as Poppi in 2015 by mixing fruit juice, prebiotics, and sparkling water in her kitchen, marketing the drink as a healthier alternative to classic sodas.—
Katie Moore,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Fermented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermented. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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