as in provoked
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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Verb
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The incident was caught on video, making waves online and on local TV news, and provoked an outcry from fellow residents.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2025 -
His 1954 run for governor in Connecticut provoked questions about whether the state was ready for a Jewish governor.—
Arthur House,
Hartford Courant,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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As of Tuesday, July 16, the list of draft beers is subject to change including a West Coast India pale ale, blonde ale and a fruited sour ale.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
July 20,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Off-smell: If the maple syrup has a sour or musty odor, err on the side of caution and discard.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
Verb
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The 2024 tiger sighting was attributed to conservation efforts and has raised hopes that the predator could return to Kui Buri National Park, officials said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Electoral Reform Act, passed by Congress in 2022, raised the threshold to one-fifth of members in each chamber.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Fish supplements that contain omega-3s are prone to going rancid.—
Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
4 Apr. 2022
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Much of the damage was from flooding, which left a thick layer of rancid muck on her floors.—
Stephen Smith and Bobby Caina Calvan,
Anchorage Daily News,
7 Oct. 2022
Verb
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Vogue Ukraine has always supported and promoted young national talents.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025
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Pippen was promoted from his two-way deal to a roster contract and has played every game for a team with the second-best record in the West.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The texture of putrid glurp is akin to applesauce, and the flavor is mildly savory with hints of lemon and carrot in the aftertaste.—
Pete Cottell,
Wired News,
17 July 2025
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While this position was not up to par last season by anyone’s estimation, the Penguins generally believe that their putrid defensive work last season — not their goaltending itself — was the biggest reason for their inability to prevent goals.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Bruner theorizes the worms and their eggs are being moved through contaminated soil, mulch and compost.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
16 July 2025
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During a flood, avoid floodwaters and move to higher ground immediately; after a flood, avoid contaminated water and wait for authorities to declare the area safe.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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And what might that mean if people eat the tainted crop?—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
15 May 2025
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If access control slips, an engineer gets a tainted result, risking a leak.—
Suman Sharma,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Fermented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermented. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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