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
The company has also developed a fermentation device, which will be filled with sake rice, Koji and yeast.
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Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
These laxatives might be contaminated with life-threatening bugs In addition to testing positive for B. cepacia, samples from the bottles tested as having total aerobic microbial counts and total yeast and mold counts above acceptable limits.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
As the legend goes, scientists realized Japanese sake makers had extraordinarily soft, ageless hands so the brand formulated a similar yeast and fermentation process, Pietra, that appears in most of its products.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 23 Jan. 2025
The cheese flavor comes from an artful blend of yeast, lactic acid and sourdough.
—Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
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Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
These laxatives might be contaminated with life-threatening bugs In addition to testing positive for B. cepacia, samples from the bottles tested as having total aerobic microbial counts and total yeast and mold counts above acceptable limits.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
As the legend goes, scientists realized Japanese sake makers had extraordinarily soft, ageless hands so the brand formulated a similar yeast and fermentation process, Pietra, that appears in most of its products.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 23 Jan. 2025
The cheese flavor comes from an artful blend of yeast, lactic acid and sourdough.
—Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yeast
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The group has proposed uncapping the tax incentive for productions that shoot in LA County for the next three years as part of the overall disaster relief effort as well as calling on the studios and streamers to pledge at least 10% more production in LA over the next three years.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
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Trump has also moved to end a $7,500 federal tax credit for new EV purchases, an incentive for which Tesla buyers were the top beneficiaries.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2025
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Before leaving for Tokyo, Jacobs spoke with WWD about his return to Japan and the impetus behind doing an exclusive partnership in Japan with Isetan.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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The big impetus behind Pakistan was to present a more complete picture of Pakistani cuisine.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes,
11 Feb. 2025
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Seek encouragement from trusted colleagues, mentors or family members. 4.—
Dr. Marita Kinney, BCC, Msc.D,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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In the summer of 2004, Kevin Barnes was in need of some encouragement.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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Deal-making activity in China ramps up Merger and acquisition deals in China are starting to rebound as Beijing’s stimulus measures start to bear fruit, while pressure from Donald Trump’s tariffs is also driving industry consolidation.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
19 Feb. 2025
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The other half, to set up a community advisory panel to help operate the monitors and publish the results, is coming from the federal government’s COVID-19 stimulus spending.—
John Lippert,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Mahomes' opponent, the Eagles, will also have some motivation.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Some of her motivation comes from personal experiences as a caregiver and helping family members keep track of their medications – which can get complicated.—
Michael Merschel/ American Heart Association News,
Boston Herald,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Yeast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yeast. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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