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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Food safety breaches can quickly sour consumers and investors on a brand or restaurant, experts said.

— Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 16 July 2026
The mix-up may have contributed to souring the communication between the legal teams of the companies, whose relationship appears to be increasingly frayed.

— NBC news, NBC news, 15 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
Pitt is reportedly estranged from most of his children, according to People.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 13 July 2026

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This ingredient is absolute magic here, adding umami without the need for stock and a touch of silky starch to thicken the pan sauce.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026
The conditions — including the air quality and visibility — improved as Friday progressed, but the National Weather Service warned the smoke could thicken overnight and into Saturday, when rain is expected.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026

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