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
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
As the taste for sweet wine soured, a new guild emerged in the Grand River Valley, firmly rooted in pursuing dry estate wines (those made from grapes grown on the property).
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026
However, China has sought to reduce reliance on the US as relations have soured, cutting imports from 28% a decade ago to 2% in the first eight months of last year and boosting its domestic supply.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
But after a surge of economic optimism in the years leading up to the pandemic, the nation’s mood soured for the first time in over a decade.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
That 2007 campaign — where silver-colored cars also did battle with red at the front of the pack, as has happened across the first three races of the 2026 season — quickly soured at the McLaren team Hamilton and Alonso represented.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Over time, sources say, Levin’s relationship with execs at the parent company soured.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
These rules had been tightened since 2020, when relations soured following a deadly border skirmish in the Galwan Valley, where several Indian and Chinese soldiers died.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Aurigny also says demand has soured in recent months, falling by 13 percent for flights taking off in May.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 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
Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels soured a solid performance with a bush league push of Nikola Jokic in the back.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
As the taste for sweet wine soured, a new guild emerged in the Grand River Valley, firmly rooted in pursuing dry estate wines (those made from grapes grown on the property).
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026
However, China has sought to reduce reliance on the US as relations have soured, cutting imports from 28% a decade ago to 2% in the first eight months of last year and boosting its domestic supply.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
But after a surge of economic optimism in the years leading up to the pandemic, the nation’s mood soured for the first time in over a decade.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
That 2007 campaign — where silver-colored cars also did battle with red at the front of the pack, as has happened across the first three races of the 2026 season — quickly soured at the McLaren team Hamilton and Alonso represented.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Over time, sources say, Levin’s relationship with execs at the parent company soured.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
These rules had been tightened since 2020, when relations soured following a deadly border skirmish in the Galwan Valley, where several Indian and Chinese soldiers died.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Aurigny also says demand has soured in recent months, falling by 13 percent for flights taking off in May.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soured
Adjective
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The tom yum spicy-and-sour noodle soup with lemongrass is as bold as ever.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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Timur receives Hoja in an extremely sour and defensive mood.—
Perin Gürel,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Many Canadians have also been angered by Trumps comments suggesting Canada become the 51st state.—
Jim Morris,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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This further angered anti-ICE protesters and led Americans to take to the streets in cities nationwide and call for the mass deportations to end.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For a truly energizing experience, the signature Water Ritual incorporates a dry sauna, cold deluge shower and wet steam with an invigorating scrub, culminating with dips in the hot and cold plunge pools.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Tumble dry on low heat with clean tennis balls or dryer balls to help restore fluffiness.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Genuine labor advocates are infuriated by its decline, which has proceeded under Republican and Democratic administrations alike.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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That this stalemate has dragged on this long has infuriated Levin, who considers keeping the government functioning a basic tenet of Congress’s job.—
Paula Mejía,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The beverage is also delicious unsweetened.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Acai bowls can be made healthier by using unsweetened acai, limiting high-sugar toppings, and adding balanced ingredients like protein, fiber, and healthy fats for blood sugar control.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The International Energy Agency Iran has also alienated its Gulf neighbors and fellow OPEC producers by attacking their energy infrastructure with missiles and drones.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Some argue that Tesla has alienated left-leaning consumers who once saw the company as synonymous with liberal and climate-forward progress.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Too many lemon peels can make your soil too acidic.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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If in doubt, a soil test will reveal the pH and recommendations for any adjustments to raise the soil pH or lower it to make the soil more acidic.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Brooke was estranged from her father at the time of his death.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Years prior, Livia was known as Livia Bohusz, a student at a music conservatory estranged from her family and focused on nothing else but her career as a pianist.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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