CURDLING Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

as in fermentation

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verb

present participle of curdle

as in souring

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as in clumping

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Recent Examples of curdling

Noun

From a points deduction to a curdling of promise, bad decisions have been endemic. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026 When the ale has boiled, pour over the eggs very slowly at first to prevent curdling, then pour backwards and forwards until the mixture appears all alike and smooth. — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026 Always add shredded cheese off the heat to prevent curdling or graininess. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026 Charles’ pack of dogs incessantly barked blood curdling screams. — Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026 Six Flags Magic Mountain will fill the summer, fall and winter seasons in 2026 with an entertaining mix of Superman and Harley Quinn, Oktoberfest beers and Bavarian pretzels, killer clowns and blood curdling screams and Santa Claus and faux snow. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025 Blood curdling screams and chains scraping against the ground can be heard throughout the prison. — Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025 The organizers counted down through their bullhorn and the few dozen people let out blood-curdling screams. — Dominick Williams august 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for curdling

Noun

The fermentation process also reduces kefir’s lactose content because its microorganisms consume some of the milk sugar.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
One such ingredient is the organic miso produced by the American Miso Company in nearby Rutherford, where a climate similar to Japan’s provides favorable conditions for the natural fermentation process.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of fermentation

Verb

Ideally for Detroit, the team will cement both players as franchise pillars without souring any relationships over contract value.

— Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Per People, Oxenberg was candid about her role souring her relationship with the royal family.

— Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of souring

Verb

Today, the yard is full, teeming with edible plants wrapped around a central open area covered in clumping grass that creates a wave-like texture.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026
This also removes excess starch, keeping the pasta from clumping together.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026

Definition of clumping

Noun

Understandably, supporters may wonder if this disintegration should pose any lasting cause for concern.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Son of a partisan fighter The son of a World War Two partisan fighter killed in 1945, Mladic was an officer in the old communist Yugoslav People's Army (JNA) when Yugoslavia's disintegration began in 1991.

— Ivana Sekularac, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of disintegration

Verb

Two-phase systems allow the fluid to boil near hot components before condensing and returning to the bath.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
However, even before the cancelation, there was speculation that the LA Jazz Festival was in trouble after organizers quietly started condensing the fest’s events, which was initially supposed to run from August 7 to August 23.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of condensing

Verb

Before our planet had oceans, air, or even a solid surface, the raw ingredients for life were already brewing in the dark, freezing fringes of the early Solar System.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
The state is seven years into an insurance market contraction, with regulated carriers freezing business or dropping large blocs of policies.

— Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

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