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ferments

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present tense third-person singular of ferment

as in provokes

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 ferments Sourdough starter is a slow leavener that ferments the dough, which is what makes sourdough bread healthier. — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026 My personal favorite is A Pizzeri, where Michele, its pizza master, slowly ferments his dough everyday and maintains a large stack of olive branches for firewood. — Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026 In Olivia’s storage basement, Thomas ferments food scraps for use in future dishes. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026 Sauerkraut is made of a combination of cabbage and salt, while kimchi ferments vegetables such as cabbage and radishes with a mix of seasonings. — Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 22 Dec. 2025 Richards ferments half of his Chenin in stainless steel and the other half in neutral oak barrels to keep the style fresh and fruit driven, which is why wine directors such as Master Sommelier Vincent Morrow of Union Square Hospitality Group has it on his list. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2025

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Now, new research reveals this kind of high-intensity training provokes a remarkably robust response throughout the bloodstream.

— Will Stone, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026
The film starts in nature, and the whole experience provokes ideas and inspires something closer to poetry than nostalgia.

— Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 7 Aug. 2026

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The essence has a high concentration of PDRN, which promotes cellular repair and collagen production, plus niacinamide and copper peptides to leave your skin firmer and smoother.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
These include blocks on nighttime use, daily time limits and stronger content controls to guard against bullying and content that promotes eating disorders.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026

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