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 Buddy, the feature debut of Casper Kelly, lets the genre’s relentlessly upbeat tone slowly curdle in the opening sequence, in which one of the kids refuses to play along with day’s lesson about being brave and trying new things.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Yet there is little time for the thought to curdle, because this game is a Monday night maelstrom.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of curdle

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This explains why the isotopes are so well mixed rather than clumped, and also tells us that Bennu's parent probably formed not long after Jupiter did.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Sep. 2026
Keep the package sealed after each use to prevent sheets from clumping or breaking down early.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026

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Iran has exercised its control over the Strait of Hormuz to gum up the global economy, and China has used its command over critical minerals to gain leverage in trade negotiations.

— ANNE NEUBERGER, Foreign Affairs, 15 Sep. 2026
And give him credit for switching Anunoby onto Fox, gumming up San Antonio’s offense in the fourth quarter — especially when the Spurs never adjusted by going away from the matchup.

— Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 June 2026

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Add the sauce to the skillet, turn the heat down to medium-low, and simmer for about 15 minutes to thicken a bit.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
The temples are thin metal arms that thicken toward the ends with plastic enclosures over the ear hooks that hold the glasses’ speakers, charging connector, and other components.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of thicken

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The army has published footage of rescues via helicopter, and of people being pulled out of the hydropower tunnels, completely caked in mud.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Fore says borax can cake up and leave residue behind if it isn’t fully dissolved and rinsed out.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026

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