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
Working with indigenous communities, these intrepid entrepreneurs locate and harvest the heirloom pods, teach critical drying and fermentation techniques, and make connections with international markets.
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Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
They were joined by Vo’s nephew, a fashion model and student, and niece, who is currently learning about fermentation from Prestele and working in the garden at Güldenhof, Danh Vo’s farm and art space outside Berlin.
—Gisela Williams, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Sealed in Steel When fermentation is complete, still wine is moved from its barrels to one of 330 stainless-steel vessels in Joseph’s tank cellar.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2025
Each vintage is matched with a different piece of music that plays throughout the fermentation process.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
They were joined by Vo’s nephew, a fashion model and student, and niece, who is currently learning about fermentation from Prestele and working in the garden at Güldenhof, Danh Vo’s farm and art space outside Berlin.
—Gisela Williams, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Sealed in Steel When fermentation is complete, still wine is moved from its barrels to one of 330 stainless-steel vessels in Joseph’s tank cellar.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2025
Each vintage is matched with a different piece of music that plays throughout the fermentation process.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermentation
Noun
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Such a break in tradition would be catastrophic for the diamond industry, which is already in turmoil.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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But Haiti has been in constant turmoil, hampering U.S. efforts.—
Gisela Salomon,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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Fermentation: The pineapple rinds are placed in water with the sugar, and the mixture is left to ferment at room temperature for about 1 to 3 days.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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My go-to is the Illuminating Eye Cream, infused with rice ferment and peptides, which brightens and revitalizes the under-eye area.—
Kin Woo Gisela Williams Amy Conway Kate Maxwell,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The levels are based off several factors, including crime levels, threats of terrorism, civil unrest, health concerns and the possibility of a natural disaster, according to the State Department.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2025
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In addition to long-standing restrictions, the State Department issued a travel advisory in August warning citizens not to travel to Iran due to political unrest in the region.—
Amin Khodadadi,
NBC News,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Fermentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermentation. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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