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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 fermentation process in sourdough can boost microbiome diversity (a marker of your overall gut health). —
Trisha Pasricha, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026 These are not your average instant noodles; these go through a two-day fermentation process, are sun-dried, and hand-cut, resulting in a bouncy, chewy texture that goes above and beyond the cup of noodles of your past. —Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026 Japanese pickling methods, such as nukazuke (fermentation in rice bran), emphasized minimalism and balance, reflecting the cultural values of harmony and simplicity. —Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026 In the kitchen, a fermentation chef uses preservation techniques to change the flavor profile of bitter ingredients to sour or sweet. —John Leos, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fermentation
Trisha Pasricha, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026 These are not your average instant noodles; these go through a two-day fermentation process, are sun-dried, and hand-cut, resulting in a bouncy, chewy texture that goes above and beyond the cup of noodles of your past. —Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026 Japanese pickling methods, such as nukazuke (fermentation in rice bran), emphasized minimalism and balance, reflecting the cultural values of harmony and simplicity. —Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026 In the kitchen, a fermentation chef uses preservation techniques to change the flavor profile of bitter ingredients to sour or sweet. —John Leos, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fermentation
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But the persona turmoil behind this transformational figure has in many ways remained hidden from view.— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
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But the stock market is brushing off the turmoil.— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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That process helps encourage gentle cell turnover without irritation, while both pomegranate and pear ferments bring a soft, enzyme-like exfoliation to the mix, giving you that smoother, glowier look—just without the tingle.— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
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The impacts won't truly be felt until the coming seasons, since the grapes take time to ferment.— Ashley Paul, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Amid the unrest, the mine shut down.— Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
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The announcement comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the government’s handling of political detainees, even after the passage of an amnesty law earlier this year intended to address cases tied to political unrest spanning more than two decades.— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Fermentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/fermentation. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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