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
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
It’s poised to suffer $170 million from soured loans to Tricolor, another company that declared bankruptcy last month.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
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
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Public opinion has also soured against encampments and blight in recent years, fueling election promises of faster solutions to homelessness.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Trump wants interest rates to fall sharply so the government can borrow more cheaply and Americans can pay lower borrowing costs for new homes, cars or other large purchases, as worries about high costs have soured some voters on his economic management.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
That relationship has suddenly soured.
—Ken Sweet, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Quinnipiac also found that Americans’ thoughts have soured toward Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis last week.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2026
The mood had soured among many of his former colleagues.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Boston asked Devers to move to DH, and the team's relationship with the slugger soured to the point that Devers was traded to San Francisco in June.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Boston asked Devers to move to DH, and the team’s relationship with the slugger soured to the point that Devers was traded to San Francisco in June.
—Jay Cohen, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
It’s poised to suffer $170 million from soured loans to Tricolor, another company that declared bankruptcy last month.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
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
Theo Epstein left the Boston Red Sox for the Cubs in 2011 after his relationship with owner John Henry soured.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Public opinion has also soured against encampments and blight in recent years, fueling election promises of faster solutions to homelessness.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Trump wants interest rates to fall sharply so the government can borrow more cheaply and Americans can pay lower borrowing costs for new homes, cars or other large purchases, as worries about high costs have soured some voters on his economic management.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
That relationship has suddenly soured.
—Ken Sweet, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Quinnipiac also found that Americans’ thoughts have soured toward Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis last week.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2026
The mood had soured among many of his former colleagues.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Boston asked Devers to move to DH, and the team's relationship with the slugger soured to the point that Devers was traded to San Francisco in June.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Boston asked Devers to move to DH, and the team’s relationship with the slugger soured to the point that Devers was traded to San Francisco in June.
—Jay Cohen, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soured
Adjective
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Don’t worry — the accompanying sidecar of jim jeow dipping sauce brings the sour and spice for which Northern Thai cuisine is famous.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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Nothing a shot of mezcal with the pucker of sour apple can’t blot out.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The remark angered lawmakers on both sides of the aisle at the time, and it was quickly walked back.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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Opposition to the war grew in Australia along with the Palestinian death toll, and last September the government angered Israeli leaders by supporting other like-minded Western nations, including Canada and the United Kingdom, by formally recognizing Palestinian statehood.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Host a Pottery or Clay Night Air-dry or oven-bake clay is beginner-friendly and perfect for a cozy craft night.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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Cloud streets—or horizontal convective rolls, as scientists call them—form when cold, dry air flows above warm surface water—in this case, the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic waters near Florida.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But Newsom’s decision to leave LaMalfa’s seat vacant as long as possible has infuriated California Republicans.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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The youngster infuriated head coach Hansi Flick by telling the German on Friday morning that a then-unnamed team would activate his paltry $7 million release clause.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Regularly consuming unsweetened black tea may support lower blood pressure over time.—
Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
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Use an unsweetened liquid base or water instead of sugary fruit juice.—
Health,
Health,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Enchassi said these kinds of measures make Muslims in Oklahoma feel alienated.—
Alexia Aston,
Oklahoman,
26 Jan. 2026
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On social media, he was getting pilloried by Fuentes’s legions of fans, many of them alienated young conservatives who call themselves Groypers, in honor of an obese version of the Pepe the Frog meme.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Mushy, wrinkled, moldy, or acidic-smelling grapes should only be food for your compost.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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Dark roasts are less acidic than other roasts.—
Emily Santora,
Health,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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An email to Damon has also been leaked, as have a slew of texts between Lively and her reportedly estranged pal Taylor Swift, who Baldoni’s camp now intends to call as a hostile witness.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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She is set to recur as Jenny Ballard, Renée Ballard’s (Maggie Q) estranged mom.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Soured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soured. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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