as in angered
to cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring
a misunderstanding that soured their relationship for a long time
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Recent Examples of soured
Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The election outcome will give Takaichi a fresh mandate to tackle challenges such as Japan’s rapidly aging population, the rising cost of living, a weak yen, and soured relations with China.
—Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Relations between the three soured in 2021 and following Rooney’s DUI arrest that September, the group quietly disbanded.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
Trump had used the same nickname for Carney’s predecessor, Justin Trudeau, and his use of it toward Carney was the latest mark of their soured relationship.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
When ready to serve, slide the ijeh on to a serving plate, squeeze over a little lemon juice, and serve with lemon wedges and soured cream.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 10 Jan. 2026
The practice can take the shape of postcards from quiet couples bliss or passive-aggressive quips about exes, soured business relationships, and industry frenemies.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Ryan had been the longtime face of the Falcons when the team traded him to Indianapolis in 2022 after the relationship soured when the team made a run at acquiring Deshaun Watson.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
That perception has soured some investors on credit card companies.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
At first the race between the two was cordial, but as Election Day got closer – and more money and attention poured in – the contest between the two Democrats soured.
—Ashley Lopez, NPR, 3 Mar. 2026
Jews and Persians have a long, vibrant and positive history together since biblical times, and only since 1979, the Iranian Revolution, has this relationship soured.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Three of the last four generations of the Windsors were marked by brothers where extremes were reached and their relationships, to put it mildly, soured.
—Geoffrey Greif, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2026
Those hopes were dashed five years later, when after relations soured, the Quechan rose up, killed more than 100 Spanish settlers, priests and soldiers.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
An influx of younger Latins has transformed its ethnic face, the crime rate has soared and tourism has soured.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Caneiro killed his relatives over a soured business relationship with his brother, prosecutors alleged.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The election outcome will give Takaichi a fresh mandate to tackle challenges such as Japan’s rapidly aging population, the rising cost of living, a weak yen, and soured relations with China.
—Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Relations between the three soured in 2021 and following Rooney’s DUI arrest that September, the group quietly disbanded.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
Trump had used the same nickname for Carney’s predecessor, Justin Trudeau, and his use of it toward Carney was the latest mark of their soured relationship.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
When ready to serve, slide the ijeh on to a serving plate, squeeze over a little lemon juice, and serve with lemon wedges and soured cream.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 10 Jan. 2026
The practice can take the shape of postcards from quiet couples bliss or passive-aggressive quips about exes, soured business relationships, and industry frenemies.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
Then, Smith and the Jets’ relationship soured for good when Smith suffered a broken jaw in a locker room altercation with teammate IK Enemkpali in August of 2015.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Ryan had been the longtime face of the Falcons when the team traded him to Indianapolis in 2022 after the relationship soured when the team made a run at acquiring Deshaun Watson.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
That perception has soured some investors on credit card companies.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
At first the race between the two was cordial, but as Election Day got closer – and more money and attention poured in – the contest between the two Democrats soured.
—Ashley Lopez, NPR, 3 Mar. 2026
Jews and Persians have a long, vibrant and positive history together since biblical times, and only since 1979, the Iranian Revolution, has this relationship soured.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Three of the last four generations of the Windsors were marked by brothers where extremes were reached and their relationships, to put it mildly, soured.
—Geoffrey Greif, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2026
Those hopes were dashed five years later, when after relations soured, the Quechan rose up, killed more than 100 Spanish settlers, priests and soldiers.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
An influx of younger Latins has transformed its ethnic face, the crime rate has soared and tourism has soured.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soured
Adjective
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The disappointing ends to the 2024 football season and 2025-26 basketball season may leave a sour taste for Mustang fans.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Recent incidents included a drone attack on the world’s largest ultra-sour gas facility, a fire at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, and damage to a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But Magyar, a former Fidesz insider who has won over voters angered at a lack of growth, failing public services and a series of graft and child protection scandals, has built his brand with tours of town and village squares.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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One of Best’s nieces, Tatiana Barrett, told The Associated Press that revelations from the report have angered and saddened family and friends.—
Dave Collins,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The ridge will flatten and weaken a bit early next week as a dry cold front approaches Texas.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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However, the constant tension on my hair can have my curls feeling dry and in need of intense moisture.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The arrest infuriated Anderson who said O'Malley is married with two young children and would have turned himself in.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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But that money largely helped progressives, allowing for social justice activist Analilia Mejia to win the primary over Malinowski, which infuriated centrist Democrats.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Chocolate Frosting For chocolate frosting, in a medium saucepan heat salted butter and unsweetened chocolate, cut up, over low until melted.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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Gray recommended starting with plain unsweetened Greek yogurt for the best texture.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As the months went on, the executive alienated key constituencies.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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But the aggressive mode of politics practiced by Wambsganss and her cohort eventually alienated many of their fellow-conservatives.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Blueberries need acidic soil, grow lights, and exposure to cold temperatures to thrive and produce fruit indoors.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
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An acidic aqueous electrolyte containing iron salts circulated continuously through the system during testing.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Prince Harry and Prince William are said to be estranged these days and have reportedly not met in person for years.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
15 Mar. 2026
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At the clinic, Grace is reunited with her younger sister, Faith (Kathryn Newton), who’s been estranged from her for seven years.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Soured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soured. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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