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as in promoting
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being
John Adams's wife, Abigail, told him that if women were not remembered by the new American government, they would "foment a Rebellion and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice or Representation"
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Recent Examples of fomenting
Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
McDonough plays the acrid spirit of the title character’s dead father, a looming presence still fomenting insecurity and doubt in his son.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
Badgering Flanagan on the stand, Dies accused the Federal Theater Project of fomenting divisions between Americans and promoting communist conspiracies.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
Crypto PACs like Fairshake spent over $100 million dollars supporting pro-crypto candidates and opposing anti-crypto candidates, in the hopes of fomenting a new Congress that would pass legislation favorable to the industry.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 6 Nov. 2024
Yes, at Metropolitan, Hagekhalil has seemingly sidestepped some senior staffers, fomenting mistrust.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Attitudinal shifts may also be quietly fomenting professionals’ hesitation to leave their jobs for good.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2024
Kennedy, a former environmental lawyer, has became increasingly vocal in fomenting conspiracy theories and anti-vaccine rhetoric that put him at odds with members of his own family and put her in a difficult position with her colleagues in liberal Hollywood.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 2 Oct. 2024
The mild, sunny climate, undeveloped landscape, and sense of freedom attracted both the ill and people who sought to heal them, setting the stage for the widespread practice of unorthodox medicine and fomenting the growth of fringe movements.
—Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
While the latest version of the form is operating much more smoothly, the incoming president has vowed to carry out mass deportations in his next term, fomenting anxiety for applicants in the same vulnerable population.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
McDonough plays the acrid spirit of the title character’s dead father, a looming presence still fomenting insecurity and doubt in his son.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
Badgering Flanagan on the stand, Dies accused the Federal Theater Project of fomenting divisions between Americans and promoting communist conspiracies.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
Crypto PACs like Fairshake spent over $100 million dollars supporting pro-crypto candidates and opposing anti-crypto candidates, in the hopes of fomenting a new Congress that would pass legislation favorable to the industry.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 6 Nov. 2024
Yes, at Metropolitan, Hagekhalil has seemingly sidestepped some senior staffers, fomenting mistrust.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Attitudinal shifts may also be quietly fomenting professionals’ hesitation to leave their jobs for good.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2024
Kennedy, a former environmental lawyer, has became increasingly vocal in fomenting conspiracy theories and anti-vaccine rhetoric that put him at odds with members of his own family and put her in a difficult position with her colleagues in liberal Hollywood.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 2 Oct. 2024
The mild, sunny climate, undeveloped landscape, and sense of freedom attracted both the ill and people who sought to heal them, setting the stage for the widespread practice of unorthodox medicine and fomenting the growth of fringe movements.
—Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fomenting
Adjective
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Venture Colonialism There is arguably no single scholar more well versed, incisive, and thought provoking than Stern in analyzing the evolution of joint-stock corporations in the British Empire.—
Caroline Elkins,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Aug. 2023
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Her work is technically amazing, thought provoking and has tons of heart.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
17 Mar. 2024
Verb
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Also, an activation event promoting Meta Quest with an appearance by Jane Fonda promoting her new VR fitness series in West Hollywood has been canceled.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
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Teachers attempted to respond to tensions in the school by promoting a two-week study on the history of the conflict.—
Beth Bailey,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Sinema spent around $8,000 on travel expenses in the Boston area in the days surrounding the marathon this spring, but has reported raising just one dollar since March, according to CREW’s complaint.—
Laura Gersony,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Animal models and in vitro studies have shown that topical treatment with green tea polyphenols reduces skin inflammation, and external application of EGCG decreases inflammatory markers.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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This chronic inflammatory skin disorder causes a loss of pigment, most commonly in the groin area.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Laura Loomer, a right-wing personality known for her incendiary social media presence, appeared to have been sidelined at points by Donald Trump’s campaign and then by his administration.—
ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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In addition to the federal charges against him, Frederick is also facing local charges, including second-degree arson and possession of explosives or incendiary devices.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The viral image purporting to show Trump's Truth Social post is fake and contains provocative language that does not reflect the president's stance on dual citizenship.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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The episode’s depiction of moral compromises was considered too provocative for Indian sensibilities.—
Viren Naidu,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Tiny reacted to the exciting news on social media, praising her baby girl for her accomplishments.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
1 Apr. 2025
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There is never a more exciting time in college basketball than March Madness, so tune in to catch all the drama and potential upsets.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Fomenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fomenting. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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