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
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.
—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
Studies show that concentrated clove products, such as clove oil, may be effective against certain bacteria, yeasts, and viruses in test-tube and animal studies.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 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
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
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
Studies show that concentrated clove products, such as clove oil, may be effective against certain bacteria, yeasts, and viruses in test-tube and animal studies.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yeasts
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In response, Baltimore City officials created programs to boost affordable housing in various ways, including incentives to transform vacant homes.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Some content creators are compensated, and this also creates problematic incentives in the system.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 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
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There are other motivations left, too.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Everyone has different health goals and motivations.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The project aims to produce materials that change their mechanical properties and shape in response to external light stimuli.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Although attempts were made to wake her up through verbal and sternal stimuli, her difficulty breathing went unrecognized for 15 minutes.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Wall Street bankers have been known to lean on Adderall and other stimulants to be more productive, while Silicon Valley executives microdose on ketamine or use psychedelics to be more creative.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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As a result, the rivers and lakes have become a chemical soup of antidepressants, birth control, and stimulants.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Yeasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yeasts. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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