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Recent Examples of curdle
Normally, acid from citrus is used to curdle the milk, before the solids are removed to leave a rich drink.
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Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Even the most well-meaning of people have their good intentions curdle into cruelty when reflected through the prism of corporate life.
—Zachary Lee, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
Do not let boil, or egg yolks will curdle.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
If any of your ingredients are too cold, the batter can curdle.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
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Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Even the most well-meaning of people have their good intentions curdle into cruelty when reflected through the prism of corporate life.
—Zachary Lee, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
Do not let boil, or egg yolks will curdle.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
If any of your ingredients are too cold, the batter can curdle.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curdle
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The relationship between the owner and head coach soured toward the end of the Patriots' dynasty with Belichick at the helm.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The trial comes at a moment when public opinion around social media has soured, with a growing sentiment among parents, mental health professionals, lawmakers and even children themselves that the apps do more harm than good.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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An email to Damon has also been leaked, as have a slew of texts between Lively and her reportedly estranged pal Taylor Swift, who Baldoni’s camp now intends to call as a hostile witness.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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She is set to recur as Jenny Ballard, Renée Ballard’s (Maggie Q) estranged mom.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2026
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Let cool slightly to thicken, about 5 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The mustard will thicken during that time.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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These are gold NPs that clump together and form tiny spheres.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Individually Quick Frozen, vegetables are flash-frozen in single layers rather than clumped together.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Curdle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curdle. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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