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
Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
The cocktails here are a study in balance; the harsh edges of spirits are expertly rounded down by cordials, fruit wines, and other ferments (all of which are made in-house) without sacrificing complexity.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 June 2025
Zuri Primos
july 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
Rune Wines ferments its wine with indigenous yeast.
—Sarah Lapidus, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
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Noun
For its Condrieu, Vidal-Fleury only allows 30% of the must to ferment in new oak barrels, while the rest ferments in steel tanks.
—Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
The cocktails here are a study in balance; the harsh edges of spirits are expertly rounded down by cordials, fruit wines, and other ferments (all of which are made in-house) without sacrificing complexity.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 June 2025
Verb
Though people are most familiar with pickled cucumbers, beets or other vegetables, there’s no limit to what can be fermented, Garcia said.
—Zuri Primos
july 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
Rune Wines ferments its wine with indigenous yeast.
—Sarah Lapidus, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ferment
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Three years of turmoil Almost exactly a year ago, Leatherwood nearly lost his job when former ERLC trustees chair Kevin Smith attempted to unilaterally fire Leatherwood.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
1 Aug. 2025
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However, the subpoena for Maxwell to testify has also come with internal turmoil within the Republican Party, NPR's Claudia Grisales notes.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Sculptra is made of poly-L-lactic acid and directly provokes the body’s inflammatory response.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Britain's move will almost certainly provoke an angry response from Israel and the U.S.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
29 July 2025
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After fermentation, the yogurt is strained to remove extra liquid (whey) to produce Greek yogurt.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
22 July 2025
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Derived from the fermentation of rice used to make sake, Pitera (or galactomyces ferment filtrate) is the brand’s trademark, known for its ability to hydrate, soften, and smooth one’s complexion.—
Tracy Achonwa,
Vogue,
22 July 2025
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Funds for the Parkland Library reopening came from a mix of allocations in the city budget, federal American Rescue Plan funds and donations raised through the Library Foundation.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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The case raised major questions about the line between freedom of expression and privacy, and what is actually newsworthy.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
28 July 2025
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The company, which now has a manufacturing supply chain stretching from Vietnam to Peru, is in a decent position to weather trade unrest.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
21 July 2025
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Volcanic unrest and gas hazard areas Contributing: Jennifer Borresen and Shawn J. Sullivan, USA TODAY.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
17 July 2025
Verb
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The organization aims to promote local music, art and live experiences that drive community, culture and tourism.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Ads have popped up around NYC promoting Roan’s next single, teasing an August 1st release date.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
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“Ferment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferment. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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