curd

Definition of curdnext

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Verb
  • But over the past decade or so, something has started to curdle in the upper reaches of state government.
    Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Meanwhile, public opinion has curdled against Trump’s interior immigration enforcement even as Republicans see border security as a huge political strength.
    Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • First, a few grains of dust clump together in the disk of material around a newborn star, and their combined gravity is enough to start attracting even more dust.
    Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
  • These areas mimic a natural desert oasis environment, where trees are clumped together and left to grow naturally, producing fruit and nourishing the local wildlife.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Using clumpy detergent can clog compartments, gum up a washing machine’s internal components, and leave detergent deposits on clothes.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Brushing harder and longer does not mean cleaner teeth, Hoss noted, adding that aggressive brushing and outdated brush designs are major contributors to gum recession and enamel wear.
    Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Reserve a few tablespoons of the leftover pasta water to mix into the sauce for a smooth, velvety finish that helps thicken and bind the sauce.
    Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Nut Butters Nut butters can thicken oatmeal, add to its taste, and give it a nutritional boost.
    Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The cul-de-sac at Cooke Circle in Plymouth is caked in more than a foot of snow, and neighbors say a plow has yet to come through.
    Kristina Rex, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Tests showed one product named Bama Slamma – a flower caked in a white powder – contained 13 times the legal limit for THC, two times the Michigan and Minnesota limit for mold, and two types of funguses, both of which are banned in Michigan cannabis.
    Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Curd.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curd. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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