as in provoking
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 fermenting
In Vayots Dzor Highlands, winemakers at Trinity Canyon vineyards are returning to organic practices, fermenting wines in clay amphorae, and embracing styles like amber wines.
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Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Sour Cream with Live Cultures Sour cream is a thick and creamy dairy product made by fermenting cream with lactic acid bacteria.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
It's made by fermenting apple cider, which is the juice obtained from pressing apples.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Hygiene is key when fermenting foods at home.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026
At some point along this path, at around the time of the transition from the Bronze Age to the Iron Age, some bright spark came upon the idea of fermenting alcohol.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
The traditional way of lacto-fermenting foods involves processing them at room temperature for periods of time, which could make novices apprehensive about food safety.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
Sugar can pull water away from yeast, keeping it from fermenting properly.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Sour Cream with Live Cultures Sour cream is a thick and creamy dairy product made by fermenting cream with lactic acid bacteria.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
It's made by fermenting apple cider, which is the juice obtained from pressing apples.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Hygiene is key when fermenting foods at home.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026
At some point along this path, at around the time of the transition from the Bronze Age to the Iron Age, some bright spark came upon the idea of fermenting alcohol.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
The traditional way of lacto-fermenting foods involves processing them at room temperature for periods of time, which could make novices apprehensive about food safety.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
Sugar can pull water away from yeast, keeping it from fermenting properly.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermenting
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Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the latest advancements and regulatory developments in the sector.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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If Censori’s project was provoking the world by showing everything while saying nothing, Ye’s was saying everything—a lot of which was very, very bad.—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
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The agent is seen raising the pepper spray can, pointing it towards the crowd in what looked to be an attempt to keep them at a distance.—
Gio Insignares,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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In an email to The Times, Newsom spokesperson Tara Gallegos said the governor had a strong record of fighting for workers’ rights, including raising the minimum wage and expanding sick leave and other worker protections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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On Sunday, Musk shared the company’s first Super Bowl ad, promoting its Starlink Wi-Fi service.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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These were not the first Super Bowl ads promoting AI services.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Trouble begins brewing with the arrival of their nouveau riche neighbors, Edgar Linton (Shazad Latif), and his ward, Isabella (Alison Oliver).—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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There’s this white nationalism that’s been brewing under the radar for a long time.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
8 Feb. 2026
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Paying the tax typically requires selling assets or borrowing against them, triggering capital gains taxes, leverage risks, and further distortions.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Illnesses like the flu can also lead to dehydration, triggering headaches and other symptoms.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Fermenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermenting. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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