FERMENTATION Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

fermentation

noun

ˌfər-mən-ˈtā-shən

Definition of fermentation

as in turmoil

a disturbed or uneasy state a wave of change followed by a period of social fermentation

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of fermentation Plus, the fermentation of tempeh could possibly increase protein digestibility. — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 Buying Sauerkraut When choosing sauerkraut at the supermarket, Azevedo notes that the most important thing to look for is quality fermentation and the absence of artificial preservatives. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Sep. 2026 The fermentation process also reduces kefir’s lactose content because its microorganisms consume some of the milk sugar. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026 Yet despite the technical wizardry—dry-aging, fermentation, curing, meticulous butchery—the dishes never feel overly cerebral. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fermentation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermentation

Noun

But deeper into the hills of the Ivy League institution, a homemade banner hanging from student co-op housing Saturday signals roiling turmoil.

— Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
The song, written with Dan Wilson, isn’t just a story of the turmoil that befell the band post-2003.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of turmoil

Noun

The key is in rolling dough by hand and giving it plenty of time to ferment.

— Sheeka Sanahori, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026
In conventional bioethanol production, microorganisms ferment sugars and convert them into ethanol, which can then be recovered and used as a fuel or as an ingredient in other industrial products.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of ferment

Noun

India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Philippines are among the countries that are most exposed to food security risk from the super El Niño and also face the highest risk of civil unrest due to rising prices, Verisk Maplecroft said.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
French youths have been demonstrating over poor conditions at school buildings, and analysts expect unrest to intensify after a teenager’s hand was blown off by a riot police sting grenade.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of unrest

Browse Nearby Words

ferment

fermentation

fermented

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Fermentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermentation. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of fermentation

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on fermentation

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

inscrutable

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

The Words of the Week - Oct. 9

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes