YEAST Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

yeast

noun

ˈyēst

Definition of yeast

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 This is a process in which naturally occurring yeasts and bacteria break down the fruit’s sugars and produce alcohol, acids, and carbon dioxide along the way—think Champagne, minus any reason to celebrate. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026 For starters, its main ingredient is pyrithion zinc, which can stop the growth of yeast and other bacteria that cause dandruff. — Parents, 14 Aug. 2026 Tropical fruit notes are nothing new to seasoned whisky drinkers, the result of the yeast strain that is used for the fermentation process that often become much more noticeable after a whisky has aged for several decades. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026 Instead, the yeast used gives it notes of bananas and cloves. — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yeast

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The merger threatens to push production further abroad amid an already ongoing exodus, as well as to other states with cushy tax incentives.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
When compensation is tied to conversion, the incentive structure can encourage aggressive and off-brand marketing tactics.

— Ivan Doruda, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of incentive

Noun

The Relic chip, of course, is the impetus for the main storyline of Cyberpunk 2077, where V inserts the experimental tech that contains the soul, in effect, of a real person.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The only impetus for any transaction is Berg’s need to comply with league rules for his new job.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of impetus

Noun

The third is to develop novel variations of your stimuli or your benchmark items in order to test robustness and generalization.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
The country on Monday reported disappointing retail sales and industrial production growth for July, fueling hopes for more rate cuts and stimulus.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of stimulus

Noun

This simply exposes the true motivation of some who have advocated opposition to this transaction.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
Mental health conditions such as depression can sap both energy and motivation, while medical issues including hypothyroidism, anemia and chronic fatigue syndrome can also cause debilitating symptoms.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of motivation

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