as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state
the city was in ferment as its residents nervously awaited the outcome of the referendum vote
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as in to provoke
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being
the various social and economic factors that fermented the major cultural change during the U.S. during the 1960s
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Recent Examples of ferment
Emily Price, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
In order for grain to ferment, a distiller first has to convert its starch into sugar.
—Clay Risen, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
That said, if left long enough, honey that has started to crystalize can ferment.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Fermentation: Once cooked, the agave is mashed and left to ferment naturally with wild yeasts.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
In order for grain to ferment, a distiller first has to convert its starch into sugar.
—Clay Risen, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
Generally speaking, rum is produced by fermenting either molasses, sugar cane juice, or a combination.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
That said, if left long enough, honey that has started to crystalize can ferment.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ferment
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In the months that followed, Fort Worth ISD was a district in turmoil.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2025
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Catch up quick: Peltier was arrested following the Wounded Knee occupation of 1973 at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation amid violence and political turmoil.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
20 Jan. 2025
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Diplomatic Risks: The designation could provoke international disputes, particularly with Mexico, complicating its legal and practical implementation.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The emotional bedrock underneath is the thing that’s provoking feeling in me.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
18 Jan. 2025
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The company has also developed a fermentation device, which will be filled with sake rice, Koji and yeast.—
Akiko Katayama,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Made in a dedicated white wine fermentation room, the two whites are the first releases from the new winery.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2025
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Gwendoline’s questions about the outside raise a few important reminders about the Innies.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
17 Jan. 2025
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Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Music Maker Grant recipients as well as raise funds to benefit the BMAC L.A. Fire Relief Fund, an urgent and immediate relief fund with a focus on Black residents and small businesses of the L.A. area affected by the ongoing and devastating fires.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
17 Jan. 2025
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After a term marked by civil unrest, incompetence, moral and ethical failures, conspiracy theories, extremism, mismanaging COVID, and overseeing Republican losses in the House and the Senate, America was decidedly tired of Trump’s ineptitude and self-destructiveness.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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But unlike when Trump helped spark a mob of his supporters to attack the Capitol and tried to retain power in 2021 after his loss to Democrat Joe Biden, officials are not expecting massive protests, unrest or violence.—
Will Weissert,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s order also rescinded policies that required federal contractors to promote affirmative action and diversity programs—his actions are in line with promises listed in his Agenda 47 platform outlined during his campaign.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
25 Jan. 2025
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During a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, promoting the final season of Harlem, the actress explained why this is one of the happiest seasons of her life.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Ferment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferment. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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