as in incentives
something that arouses action or activity
taxation without representation proved to be the yeast of rebellion
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Recent Examples of yeasts
Natural yeasts ferment fruit during the ripening process, according to a study in Oxford Academic.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Fruit Flies and Produce The common fruit fly is drawn to fermenting and overripe produce, where accumulating sugars and yeasts mark the precise moment fruit is at its most appealing—and just starting to turn.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
Eat and Drink More Fermented Foods Fermentation is the conversion of carbohydrates to alcohol or organic acids using microorganisms—yeasts or bacteria—under anaerobic conditions.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
Why Eating Sourdough Might Support Blood Pressure Sourdough bread is made through a natural fermentation process that uses yeasts and lactic acid bacteria.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2026
In the cellar, fermentations rely on native yeasts cultivated from the estate, allowing each parcel to express its character with minimal intervention.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Probiotic foods contain good-for-you bacteria and yeasts.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Repp indicated that incorrect alcohol readings would only happen in samples with enough sugars and yeasts to trigger fermentation.
—Julie Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026
Many Belgian yeasts impart a hint of banana, as well, which works with the chocolate on another level.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Melina Khan, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Fruit Flies and Produce The common fruit fly is drawn to fermenting and overripe produce, where accumulating sugars and yeasts mark the precise moment fruit is at its most appealing—and just starting to turn.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
Eat and Drink More Fermented Foods Fermentation is the conversion of carbohydrates to alcohol or organic acids using microorganisms—yeasts or bacteria—under anaerobic conditions.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
Why Eating Sourdough Might Support Blood Pressure Sourdough bread is made through a natural fermentation process that uses yeasts and lactic acid bacteria.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2026
In the cellar, fermentations rely on native yeasts cultivated from the estate, allowing each parcel to express its character with minimal intervention.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Probiotic foods contain good-for-you bacteria and yeasts.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Repp indicated that incorrect alcohol readings would only happen in samples with enough sugars and yeasts to trigger fermentation.
—Julie Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026
Many Belgian yeasts impart a hint of banana, as well, which works with the chocolate on another level.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yeasts
Noun
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House members who occupy safe seats have fewer incentives to compromise or work across the aisle.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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This enables local semiconductor manufacturers to access state and federal tax incentives.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
Noun
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All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Each pilgrim is drawn to Hyperion for a private reckoning with the Shrike, and their motivations reveal a spectrum of human concerns.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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Despite engaging performances, though, the characters’ motivations don’t always ring true, leading to some frustrating and unconvincing plot developments.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Perhaps sensing this, the league trotted out a series of onstage stimuli between picks.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Eliciting disgust, even through unrelated stimuli, can intensify moral judgment.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Caffeine powders, energy drink mixes and juice splashes can pile on stimulants and sugar quickly, especially when stacked together in the same drink.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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Doctors in Abu Dhabi would compose an individualized concoction of enhancement drugs for him and many of his fellow athletes, selecting from testosterone, anabolic steroids, growth factors like HGH and EPO, hormone and metabolic modulators, and stimulants like Adderall.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
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