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 The grapes grow at 2,500 feet; no yeast is added during fermentation. — Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Other types of bread can be made using a slow fermentation process. — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026 This can be challenging for the beginner, especially if dealing with unstable conditions that require the starter needing to be moved from spot to spot amenable for fermentation. — Shirl Leigh july 16, New Atlas, 17 July 2026 As gut health trends surge, from fiber-heavy diets to microbiome therapies, centuries-old fermentation is suddenly in the spotlight — even earning a nod in the federal government’s latest dietary guidelines. — Devi Shastri, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fermentation

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With even the trial date itself in dispute and Gulf sovereign funds backing much of the equity amid regional turmoil, the Ellisons may have won the bidding war only to inherit a much costlier fight.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
The waltz seemed to leave his heart in turmoil without lifting his spirits.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

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Eat raw food only before four in the afternoon, because raw vegetables in the evening sit and ferment in the gut rather than doing anyone any good.

— Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 24 July 2026
Agave ferments have roots in Mesoamerican culture, but mezcal specifically was invented during Mexico’s colonial era with the introduction of Filipino-style stills.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026

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The killing sparked nationwide unrest, with cartel members erecting highway blockades and setting fire to vehicles and buildings across 20 Mexican states.

— CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Haiti is on the State Department’s do not travel list — owing to such hazards as crime, kidnapping, terrorism and unrest.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

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