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Recent Examples of curdling
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
Noun
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
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Bakers rely on flour, water, salt, and a natural starter, using fermentation—rather than additives—to develop flavor and structure, Gavin says.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
4 Apr. 2026
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Visitors taste the fruit from pods, watch the fermentation process and not only see how the beans transform but taste the finished product.—
Sandra Guzman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With technology and social media dominating the lives of younger generations, Friedberg said there’s a knowledge gap in how to cultivate relationships with factories, how to use the correct terminology and how to choose souring destinations for specific product categories.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The University of Michigan’s latest consumer survey showed that consumer sentiment declined 6% this month to its lowest point since December, with sentiment souring across all income groups — including the wealthiest.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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Rake the spot again to break up clumping soil and smooth it out.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
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The clumping foliage of this iris is also an attraction, and its vivid seeds in their pods are suitable for long-lasting dry arrangements.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The emotional power of Miller’s tale has always radiated from disintegration – of Willy, of his family, of his dreams.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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Could Iran end up like Libya, where a NATO air campaign in 2011 helped topple a decades-old dictatorship, but paved the way for the disintegration of the Libyan state into a thicket of rival factions and warring militias?—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Step Back The core Pentagon automation technology for targeting is Palantir’s Maven Smart System, which allows military personnel to plan strikes by clicking, dragging, and dropping in a single program, condensing hours or days of work into minutes.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Organizers say condensing the South by Southwest Conference and Festival to one weekend for 2026 will increase discovery of new music as attendees from the tech leg of the conference can now partake in the concerts.—
Ramon Ramirez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Near or below freezing temperatures are possible before daybreak on Wednesday morning.—
Rachael Jay,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Areas north of the Missouri River may even experience freezing conditions in the early morning, meteorologists said on social media.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Curdling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curdling. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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