FERMENTATION Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

fermentation

noun

ˌfər-mən-ˈtā-shən

Definition of fermentation

as in turmoil

a disturbed or uneasy state a wave of change followed by a period of social fermentation

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Recent Examples of fermentation For Purple Caturra, the whole cherries are first stored in a cold room for 72 hours to slow fermentation, a fairly experimental process. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026 The starting ingredient—wine, apples, rice, malted barley, or sugarcane, for example—helps determine the flavor, as do the fermentation and aging processes. — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 The current vintage of Domaine Carneros Le Rêve Blanc de Blancs, 2018, spent seven years en tirage, resting on its lees after secondary fermentation had taken place in the bottle. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026 Inspired by spider silk, the company genetically programs microorganisms to produce silk proteins through fermentation, then spins those proteins into biodegradable yarn. — Kate Gammon, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fermentation

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Throughout that year, as Israelis poured into the streets to protest Netanyahu's far-right government and its plan to weaken the judiciary, Netanyahu's security chiefs warned that regional enemies could take advantage of the turmoil to attack.

— Daniel Estrin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
France, whose 10-year bond yield touched 5% last week for the first time since 2002, got a reprieve from recent turmoil after Moody’s decided to maintain its Aa3 credit rating and negative outlook on the nation.

— Ananya Chetia,Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2026

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As the dough ferments, yeast and bacteria break down parts of the flour.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
Research on digestion could sharpen the picture The early evidence on sourdough and digestion is promising, but researchers say human results are still mixed because the effect can depend on the flour, the starter and how long the dough ferments.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

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The unrest culminated in rioting and looting over the weekend, with officials estimating that the damages could be worth hundreds of millions of euros.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
France has had two consecutive quiet nights since the weekend’s unrest.

— Samuel Petrequin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

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