CURD Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

curd

verb

Definition of curd

as in to curdle

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Recent Examples of curd Be sure to allow a few hours of chilling time to let the flavors meld and the biscuits, cream, and curd to set into a soft, scoopable consistency. — Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026

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But if and when that dress turns out to be just one of the outfits for a documentary that goes to the highest bidder, the wedding good vibes will curdle just a little.

— Choire Sicha, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
If the temperature is too hot, the crème fraîche could curdle, and nobody has time for that.

— Josh Miller, Southern Living, 19 June 2026

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The Leipzig Public Transportation Authority said that the high temperatures had caused the joint sealant for asphalt and concrete in switches and tracks to run and clump together in many places throughout the city's network.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 June 2026
The Leipzig Public Transportation Authority said that the high temperatures had caused the joint sealant for asphalt and concrete in switches and tracks to run and clump together in many places throughout the city’s network.

— Kirsten Grieshaber, Fortune, 28 June 2026

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Most pills — like Prozac for depression or Lipitor for cholesterol — are tiny chemicals that squeeze into a pocket inside a much larger protein to gum up its functioning.

— Bloomberg, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
The fact that some liquid in the tank is reacting to become a solid is probably what happened to gum up the valve leading into the tank.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026

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Nut Butters Nut butters can thicken oatmeal, add to its taste, and give it a nutritional boost.

— Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 21 June 2026
Take our hair care winner, the Xtressé Hair Therapy System, which aims to thicken and repair your strands with a combination of at-home daily rituals and professional, in-office care.

— Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 June 2026

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