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Recent Examples of curdle
This seeming paradise of capitalism soon curdles into a prison that strips the survivors of their humanity, yet at the same time Romero never forgets the humanity that the mass of zombies once had.
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James Grebey, Time, 20 June 2025
There’s something striking about how Black Mirror, which primarily fixates on near-futuristic tech conceits as a lens through which to unpack human anxieties, has effectively spanned the length of our collective curdling relationship with technology.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
But their chemistry begins to curdle as Violet begins being irritated and then terrorized by a series of anonymous drops to her phone.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Frustration with health care The core reason for Mangione’s support is a deep dislike of American health care insurance companies, and this has curdled into disdain and resentment for the executives in charge.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
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James Grebey, Time, 20 June 2025
There’s something striking about how Black Mirror, which primarily fixates on near-futuristic tech conceits as a lens through which to unpack human anxieties, has effectively spanned the length of our collective curdling relationship with technology.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
But their chemistry begins to curdle as Violet begins being irritated and then terrorized by a series of anonymous drops to her phone.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Frustration with health care The core reason for Mangione’s support is a deep dislike of American health care insurance companies, and this has curdled into disdain and resentment for the executives in charge.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curdle
Verb
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But like many other songs on the project, the memories are soured by the heartbreak that left more than just a bruise on the neck.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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Republicans currently hold a narrow 219-212 advantage in the House of Representatives, and Democrats have been optimistic about their chances of retaking chamber majority in November 2026, particularly if Trump's approval ratings continue to sour.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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The mother of two elaborated on her current feelings regarding the loss of her WWE wrestling icon father, with whom she was estranged at the time of his death.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Brooke was estranged from her father in the later years of his life.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Let stand until beginning to thicken, about 5 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Aug. 2025
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Some people notice soft, fine hair regrowing on the affected areas initially, which thickens and darkens over time.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
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This combination might slow digestion, and the dry chia may clump together in your stomach, causing a heavy or bloated feeling.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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It’s designed to lift, define, and dramatically lengthen without ever clumping or weighing lashes down.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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“Curdle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curdle. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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