curd

verb

Definition of curdnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curd
  1. curdle
  2. clump
  3. gum
  4. thicken
  5. cake
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  • Patriotism rooted in one or the other can curdle into cynicism or nihilism when confronted with evidence that confounds them.
    — Mark Brilliant, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of curdle
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  • In certain diseases including Alzheimer’s disease, tau proteins clump together inside nerve cells.
    — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2026
  • Dividing clumps every few years in early spring also maintains their vigor.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
Definition of clump
Verb
  • 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
  • Second, the Red Sox could streamline their roster and finally clear out the logjams that have gummed up the works for the past two years.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Definition of gum
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  • Whisk in pudding mix until starting to thicken, 1 to 2 minutes.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • These trees naturally have shallow feeder root systems, and as the tree ages and grows, these roots thicken and break through the surface.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026
Definition of thicken
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  • This same rule applies to cake stands, dutch ovens, and other serving pieces.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 31 July 2026
  • When the rescue team found the cat, its eyes were caked with dust and debris, and after extraction, the feline received hydration and medical care.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
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“Curd.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curd. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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