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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Verb
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Madrid were angered by a decision in that game to award Espanyol defender Carlos Romero a yellow card for a 60th-minute challenge on Kylian Mbappe, which was not upgraded to a red card by VAR.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025 -
That meeting angered Israeli officials, and reportedly Dermer in particular.—
Alex Marquardt,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As of Tuesday, July 16, the list of draft beers is subject to change including a West Coast India pale ale, blonde ale and a fruited sour ale.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
July 20,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Off-smell: If the maple syrup has a sour or musty odor, err on the side of caution and discard.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Her candidness, dry humor and emotional honesty resonated with thousands — some fellow transplant recipients, others simply inspired by her resilience.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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This style from Outdoor Ventures is water- and wind-proof to keep you dry and warm during rainy days.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
Verb
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And while Twitter long struggled to turn its influence into a profitable business, the company’s value is more questionable now than ever after Musk’s controversial policies alienated advertisers.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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Others, however, argue there were plenty of errors made on the campaign trail, from refusing to distance herself from Biden or touting an endorsement from former GOP Representative Liz Cheney, which critics say alienated key Democratic constituencies.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Choose unsweetened almond milk to avoid possible side effects of too much sugar. 4.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
17 July 2025
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Diners will be able to add the protein, which is unsweetened, to any cold foam flavor.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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In oxygen-rich soil, microbes thrive, contributing to decay, and acidic pH levels erode natural materials like leather.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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The sharp, slightly sour sauce brought the fries back to life with an acidic, satisfying kick.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
Verb
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The sketch opened with Mikey Day as Jesus, recreating the scene from the Bible in which Christ visits the temple and gets enraged at seeing money changers transacting business within its walls.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
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While there, Jesus visited the temple and enraged upon seeing money changers transacting business within its sacred walls, expelled them all.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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From lo-fi hip-hop to chamber pop, from acid funk to orchestral rock, the fingerprints remain.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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The floors are done in chestnut-toned wood, with acid green carpets made from bamboo silk, while the VVIP suite has its own private sitting room.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
11 June 2025
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“Soured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soured. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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