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
Using stand mixer fitted with dough hook, mix 6 2/3 cups (33 1/3 ounces) all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon instant yeast, and 2 teaspoons table salt on low speed until combined, about 30 seconds.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Syn explains that the starter is created by combining flour and water, allowing naturally occurring wild yeast and beneficial bacteria to grow over time.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Kombucha Kombucha is made by combining tea with sugar, which serves as food for the symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts (SCOBY) during fermentation.
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Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Yes, some natural alternatives include yeast or whipped egg whites, but these may require recipe adjustments.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for yeast
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Syn explains that the starter is created by combining flour and water, allowing naturally occurring wild yeast and beneficial bacteria to grow over time.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Kombucha Kombucha is made by combining tea with sugar, which serves as food for the symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts (SCOBY) during fermentation.
—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Yes, some natural alternatives include yeast or whipped egg whites, but these may require recipe adjustments.
—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for yeast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yeast
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Nearly a year after the expiration of a $7,500 federal tax incentive for new electric vehicles, California is stepping in to try to motivate buyers to go electric.
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The attack shocked Monaco, a coastal playground for the rich and famous known for its tax-friendly incentives, royal family and Formula 1 Grand Prix.
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Whether the impetus is to satisfy a desire for seclusion or to achieve the investment benefits that development allows, these three properties, triangulated across the globe, open up new frontiers and ways of living.
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Not much separated these two teams over 90 minutes, with limited attacking impetus and much of the game being played in midfield.
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Once all but deserted, the town experienced a revival in 1965, when artists and musicians began to flock there after encouragement from the Yugoslav government.
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Alexandria government roasted for absurd anti-fireworks tweet The government of Alexandria tweeted Wednesday a blunt warning about fireworks — and encouragement to snitch on your neighbors.
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But if productivity growth is low, then stimulus just turns into inflation—too many dollars chasing too few goods.
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By integrating smart shades into the components of major smart home ecosystems (those supporting Matter, Thread, Zigbee, or Z-Wave specifically), these systems can react to real-time stimuli.
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Teams Like Norway Are Trying Re-Create Home Conditions Of course, good nutrition isn’t the only motivation behind what Norway and other teams may be doing.
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For years, Governor Ron DeSantis has fought the College Board, the group that administers the AP test, over how its standardized tests portray many things, including race and gender but also the motivations of the Founding Fathers.
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“Yeast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yeast. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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