as in incentive
something that arouses action or activity
taxation without representation proved to be the yeast of rebellion
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Recent Examples of yeast
Cerave’s shampoo uses zinc pyrithione, which Dr. Shirazi says is anti-inflammatory and helps reduce bacteria and yeast.
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Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 17 July 2025
The harvest date was September 28, 2022, and all grapes were picked by hand, then fermented using indigenous yeast and macerated for 19 days on the skins.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 July 2025
It is made with tea sweetened with sugar and then fermented with a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Rapamycin prolonged life when given to yeast, worms, flies and mice and has raised hopes of possibly slowing down the aging process in humans.
—Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 30 June 2025
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Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 17 July 2025
The harvest date was September 28, 2022, and all grapes were picked by hand, then fermented using indigenous yeast and macerated for 19 days on the skins.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 July 2025
It is made with tea sweetened with sugar and then fermented with a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Rapamycin prolonged life when given to yeast, worms, flies and mice and has raised hopes of possibly slowing down the aging process in humans.
—Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yeast
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Loyalty programs—built through airline partnerships, premium tiers and behavioral incentives—can further deepen trust and retention.—
Baranitharan Venkatakrishnan,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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During a Monday press conference, lawmakers and The Boring Co. officials did not share details on any incentives The Boring Co. receives.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Elijah Craig first discovered that there were two towns in its home state of Kentucky named Happy and Gilmore, and that became the impetus for this special gifting.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The Cannonball Run’s legend was the impetus for the 1981 action-comedy film of the same name and starring Burt Reynolds.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
27 July 2025
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Axios reported last month that Trump stopped short of endorsing Rogers during a February dinner at Mar-a-Lago with Republican senators, but offered encouragement.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Others shared words of encouragement and admiration for Savage.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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To put it into perspective, the two 2020 and one 2021 stimulus checks issued to Americans from the stimulus package totaled around $931 billion in financial relief via the stimulus checks, according to reports from the Government Accountability Office in 2022.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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The big story China’s economy requires more than short-term stimulus, even as deflationary pressures intensify.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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One of the main motivations for the group of firefighters during their recovery missions was to locate the missing Camp Mystic girls during their six days along the Guadalupe, Herrera said.—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
27 July 2025
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Each situation is unique, but common motivations include: Seeking a faster or more reliable connection Looking for lower monthly costs or promotional deals Wanting better customer service Needing service at a new address due to a move Switching providers can help improve your home Wi-Fi experience.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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“Yeast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yeast. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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