curdle

verb

Definition of curdlenext
1
as in to sour

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2
as in to curd

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Recent Examples of curdle Spurious claims against those institutions, and against the judiciary that protects them, have curdled into polarizing hatreds. — Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 18 May 2026 By the end of the 1960s, the great tropical utopia — heralded by a wave of cultural expression as well as those two World Cup wins — had curdled into a nightmare. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 2 June 2026 That the story of The Deb, which centers around female friendship and unity despite cultural differences, wound up curdling into a swirling pit of harassment and negativity and abuse is one of this world’s cruel ironies. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 May 2026 Interest in the author’s life can curdle into obsession, as in Henry James’s The Aspern Papers, in which the narrator embraces any deception necessary to acquire the letters of a dead poet. — Walt Hunter, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for curdle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curdle
  1. sour
  2. curd
  3. estrange
  4. thicken
  5. clump
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  • But about two years ago, when the Markley Group plopped its second cooling tank behind her above-ground swimming pool, along with a growing number of surveillance cameras, the relationship had soured.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • Of course, the game meant nothing, but Türkiye’s late goal in stoppage time gave them a 3-2 victory that soured what appeared to be a 2-2 draw in Los Angeles.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
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  • 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, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
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  • The pair have reportedly been in contact since, though Harry still appears to be estranged from his brother Prince William.
    — Max Foster, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Aside from Hannah, who also chose to live with their father, Collin is estranged from his siblings, in addition to being estranged from his mother.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 30 June 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
Definition of thicken
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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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