CURDLE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

curdle

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Definition of curdle

as in to sour

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as in to curd

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Recent Examples of curdle 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 Spurious claims against those institutions, and against the judiciary that protects them, have curdled into polarizing hatreds. — Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 18 May 2026 Does a vague sense of dread curdle your belly? — Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 13 May 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 See All Example Sentences for curdle

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Eventually, their bond will sour with Raskova using her knowledge of Zoya’s scandalous paternity (Zoya’s father is heavily hinted to be either Brezhnev or a son of Brezhnev) against Irina somehow, until Irina turns the tables on Raskova herself.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 10 July 2026
Appetite across the industry has soured, with both Joby and Archer Aviation shares down by over a third this year.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 10 July 2026

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Since his 2016 split from ex-wife Angelina Jolie, Oscar-winning actor Brad Pitt has been estranged from their six children—Maddox, 24; Pax, 22; Zahara, 21; Shiloh, 20; and twins Knox and Vivienne, 18.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 13 July 2026
The pair were also estranged in the subsequent years following her parents’ 2005 divorce.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

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Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the pudding begins to bubble and thicken, about 5 to 7 minutes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Outside the Coca-Cola Fan Zone, the crowd started to thicken, and the Waldo army was joined by the blue and yellow of the Bosnian flag.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 7 July 2026

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