ferment
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Definition of ferment
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ferment
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Definition of ferment (Entry 2 of 2)
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Other Words from ferment
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Synonyms & Antonyms for ferment
Synonyms: Verb
abet, brew, foment, incite, instigate, pick, provoke, raise, stir (up), whip (up)
Synonyms: Noun
disquiet, fermentation, restiveness, restlessness, Sturm und Drang, turmoil, uneasiness, unquietness, unrest
Antonyms: Noun
calm, ease, peace, peacefulness, quiet, tranquillity (or tranquility)
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Examples of ferment in a Sentence
Verb
The wine ferments in oak barrels. Yeast ferments the sugar in the juice.Noun
The city was in a state of ferment after the election. the city was in ferment as its residents nervously awaited the airborne invasion that was sure to come
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This is the multiple parallel fermentation: Koji rice already has its starch converted to sugar, which gets fermented into alcohol by the yeast. — Jenn Harrisstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, "A complete guide to sake from the sake guru at Ototo," 8 Aug. 2019 It is fermented in stainless steel instead of wooden barrels to preserve the freshness. — Dave Mcintyre, Washington Post, "This $13 Spanish red will provide a delightful match for all your grilled food," 5 July 2019 Teriyaki is the instant version of tare — which is often boiled and reboiled, fed and improved over time, like a starter for a sourdough bread, though it isn’t fermented. — Genevieve Ko, latimes.com, "Kitchen Comforts: Teriyaki is the best BBQ sauce that isn’t barbecue at all," 5 June 2019 The Royal Plaza on Scotts, a hotel near the Shangri-La where Trump is staying, for example, is selling a Trump-Kim burger that features kimchi, the spicy fermented dish that is a staple of Korean food. — Thomas Maresca, USA TODAY, "At the center of the North Korean summit spotlight, tiny Singapore beams with pride," 11 June 2018 But instead of being distilled, the liquors are fermented, leading to a much lower alcohol content, around 14 to 24 percent. — Trevor Fraser, orlandosentinel.com, "iLounge Istanbul on I-Drive offers ideas for wine-based cocktails," 22 Aug. 2019 Sometimes the food — cabbage, say, or olives — fermented, creating its own (lactic) acid, further preserving our afterwards. — Bill St. John, The Denver Post, "The art of pickling those summer vegetables," 21 Aug. 2019 Food was often fermented walrus or boiled reindeer. — Bathsheba Demuth, The New Yorker, "When the Soviet Union Freed the Arctic from Capitalist Slavery," 15 Aug. 2019 It all ties together—the mash used in distilling is essentially fermented beer without hops. — Birmingham Magazine, al, "Birmingham Food News: New distillery, rum bar, and more," 6 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The idea also is subtly planted that Jean's political consciousness had been further informed by progressive European attitudes and the social ferment of the time in Paris. — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Seberg': Film Review | Venice 2019," 30 Aug. 2019 Ab Ovo, an arrestingly floral, crunchy Mourvedre-Marsanne co-ferment ($30). — Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, "In Sonoma, a natural winemaker looks to the Republic of Georgia for inspiration," 15 Aug. 2019 There has been much intellectual ferment on the right since the 2016 election but never a public gathering of this scale explaining what Donald Trump’s victory means for the future of the Republican Party. — John Burtka Iv, Twin Cities, "John Burtka: Under Trump, a very different agenda for conservatives emerges," 25 July 2019 Set aside the ferment for 10 minutes or until foamy. — Jessica Yadegaran, The Mercury News, "La Cocina recipe: Reem Assil’s Savory Lamb Turnovers (Sfeeha)," 24 Aug. 2019 The longer a wine ferments, the more opportunity for it to be exposed to oxygen, which contributes to those cider-y tastes and smells. — NBC News, "What is natural wine? And is it better for you?," 11 Aug. 2019 The mixed-culture ferments for months with fruit in oak barrels before being canned. — Zak Stambor, chicagotribune.com, "Canned sour beers that explode with flavor, but won’t explode the can," 23 July 2019 Few of those who chose France embraced the cause more strongly than the Alsatian Jews; moving from Strasbourg and Mulhouse to Paris, many became crucial contributors to the cultural ferment of the French fin-de-siècle. — James Mcauley, Town & Country, "The Haunting of Paris: Georges Mandel and the Long Legacy of Nazi Violence," 6 Aug. 2019 It is made from anchovies, salt and water and is left in wooden barrels to ferment. — Linda Gassenheimer, Twin Cities, "Dressing highlights flavors of Vietnamese Beef Salad," 5 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ferment.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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