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soured

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verb

past tense of sour

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for soured
Adjective
  • However, research into the health benefits of the tart – also known as the sour, dwarf and, in the US, the Montmorency – cherry has produced some interesting results that warrant a closer look.
    Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 11 May 2025
  • Flavors include sour red cherries and black pepper.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • This higher elevation, combined with low to moderate levels of rainfall, temperature, and dry weather, all come together to form a pretty ideal environment for growing wine grapes.
    Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2025
  • While much of Sunday will remain dry, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop from 2-6 p.m., mainly across eastern Kansas before pushing into western Missouri.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2025
Adjective
  • Pair pineapple with protein: Combining pineapple with a source of protein, such as unsweetened Greek yogurt, nuts, or cottage cheese, can help stabilize blood sugar levels and keep you feeling full for longer.
    Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
  • It is made in the same general way (and also unsweetened), but the final product gets watered down and then thickened with stabilizers and gums.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • Some also claim that tomatoes turn out sweeter in less acidic soil, though the sugar content of a tomato may have more to do with that.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
  • Prep the Soil Watermelons are heavy feeders that need full sun, well-draining and slightly acidic soil, and lots of nutrients to grow.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • Also, eating large quantities of food can lead to increase acid production and acid reflux.
    Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Gastrointestinal Symptoms Fish oil may stimulate acid production in the stomach, which can cause heartburn or indigestion—especially if taken on an empty stomach.
    Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
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“Soured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soured. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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