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
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
And while intention matters, some behaviors can unknowingly leave soured edges around a visit that’s otherwise completely lovely.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
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
Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
Incumbents lose for all sorts of reasons, and a four-month delay in 2024's bills, caused by a county computer overhaul his office did not run, soured plenty of voters too.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026
Relations between Moscow and Armenia soured in 2023 after Azerbaijan took control of the entire Karabakh region.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
Sentiment had soured after Broadcom didn’t raise its AI chip forecast Wednesday, but the intensity of Friday’s selling was worse than what occurred in the immediate wake of that news.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 5 June 2026
In the decade that followed, relations soured.
—Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Over the past several months, as AI models have improved, attitudes toward the technology have soured.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
News reports claimed the relationship between co-founders Sanberg and Cherny later soured before the latter was fired by the board, and Aspiration instead pivoted to selling carbon credits as company growth slowed.
—Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
But, later on Sunday, the day soured.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Adjective
Brown sidestepped a question about the internal dysfunction that led to his exit from Philly, which included complaints about the Eagles’ offense and a soured relationship with Eagles QB Jalen Hurts.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
And while intention matters, some behaviors can unknowingly leave soured edges around a visit that’s otherwise completely lovely.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
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
Something soured Monday night at Madison Square Garden and the stench of spoilt optimism wafted into Wednesday.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
Incumbents lose for all sorts of reasons, and a four-month delay in 2024's bills, caused by a county computer overhaul his office did not run, soured plenty of voters too.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026
Relations between Moscow and Armenia soured in 2023 after Azerbaijan took control of the entire Karabakh region.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
Sentiment had soured after Broadcom didn’t raise its AI chip forecast Wednesday, but the intensity of Friday’s selling was worse than what occurred in the immediate wake of that news.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 5 June 2026
In the decade that followed, relations soured.
—Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Over the past several months, as AI models have improved, attitudes toward the technology have soured.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
News reports claimed the relationship between co-founders Sanberg and Cherny later soured before the latter was fired by the board, and Aspiration instead pivoted to selling carbon credits as company growth slowed.
—Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
But, later on Sunday, the day soured.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soured
Adjective
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The Rookie, for example, combines mezcal with amaro, grapefruit and Thai chili–a little sweet, a little sour, and beautifully balanced to complement all the food on the menu.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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There’s marigold and chamomile for their significance in Mexican culture, and the hibiscus flower, which has a long history across the Pacific Rim, tracing a lot of the places that ended up with chamoy and sour plums.—
Stephanie Shih
June 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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In 2022, a prominent former member of the national team was arrested for allegedly protesting against the country’s leadership, and star striker Sardar Azmoun wasn’t selected for the World Cup squad this year, reportedly because of a social media post that angered authorities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The four leaders have also angered Trump by criticizing how he’s gone about executing the war and his lack of consultation with allies before jumping into a conflict that’s hurt the global economy as oil prices have surged.—
Aamer Madhani,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Storm surge combined with the normal tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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He's deployed thousands of National Guard troops — who remain in the city — and launched a 30-day federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department to combat crime that infuriated many residents.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The decision to send in state troopers – some on horseback – infuriated many protesters while drawing praise from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.—
Leigh Waldman,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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However, for the health-conscious, unsweetened ice tea is just as flavorful.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Focus on smoothies with a base of water or unsweetened almond or coconut milk.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Since the Six-Day War in 1967, which resulted in the emergence of the messianic Gush Emunim movement and the planting of settlements in the West Bank, changes within Israeli society have alienated many American Jews, as well as secular, left-wing Israelis.—
Adam Louis-Klein,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
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Visiting New York shortly after September 11th, Habermas was alienated by an upsurge of patriotic blather and xenophobia.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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This acidic environment enables enzymatic DNA growth.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Light, medium, or dark roasts all work fine for espresso; just keep in mind that the lighter the roast, the more acidic the finished product.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The View alum and her eldest daughter were estranged on and off throughout Chelsea's teenage and early adulthood years.—
Anna Myers,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Queen of Hearts and The Girl with the Needle actress Trine Dyrholm co-stars a woman estranged from children who turns up uninvited at a weekend-long naming party for her son’s firstborn child at a luxury season resort.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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“Soured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soured. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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