as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state
the city was in ferment as its residents nervously awaited the outcome of the referendum vote
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as in to provoke
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being
the various social and economic factors that fermented the major cultural change during the U.S. during the 1960s
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Recent Examples of ferment
Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025
The mashing process converts starches into sugars, which yeast ferments into alcohol.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish made by fermenting vegetables, usually napa cabbage or radish, with seasonings like garlic, chili flakes, ginger, and salted seafood.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
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Noun
Yogurt is created with cultured bacteria and kefir with kefir grains (live cultures that ferment milk and multiply).
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025
The mashing process converts starches into sugars, which yeast ferments into alcohol.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
It is distilled in a custom, handmade Alembic copper pot still and fermented with a proprietary Caribbean rum yeast.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish made by fermenting vegetables, usually napa cabbage or radish, with seasonings like garlic, chili flakes, ginger, and salted seafood.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ferment
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Brown said those Big Tech companies affirming or even raising guidance saved the entire stock market from the massive turmoil in April.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
20 May 2025
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How a Sustainable Clothing Entrepreneur Spends Her Sundays That remarkable string of turmoil comes as Mr. Trump has sought to enlist the tax collection agency in exacting political retribution.—
Andrew Duehren,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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But if Washington follows a few principles, such improvements will not necessarily provoke Chinese aggression.—
Oriana Skylar Mastro,
Foreign Affairs,
20 May 2025
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Doctors gave her Pitocin, a medication used to provoke contractions, and a Foley balloon, which is a catheter-like device that gets the cervix to dilate.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The active preparation takes a few minutes; depending on the quantity and temperature, the fermentation process takes 24-48 hours.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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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,
20 May 2025
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Stay hydrated: Since dry mouth raises gum disease risk, make sure to drink plenty of water.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
29 May 2025
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But the inclusion of migrants, the vast majority of whom were not listed in CBP data as having been accused of any felonies, raises deeper questions about what kind of data belongs in a criminal database.—
Dhruv Mehrotra,
Wired News,
29 May 2025
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But residents say in the aftermath of the unrest, police — even ambulances — avoided coming here.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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This cultural suppression continued for decades, as political unrest escalated and the state’s grip on artistic expression tightened.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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Teens running social media accounts, promoting school events, or launching small ventures can immediately implement these strategies.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The Royals promoted Caglianone to Triple-A Omaha a week ago — Sunday, May 18.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2025
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“Ferment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferment. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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