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
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
Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
This year, May 28 soured again.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 29 May 2026
But an unpopular war in the Middle East and its resulting oil supply squeeze, sharply higher gas prices and greater risks of inflationary contagion have dogpiled atop sentiment already soured by cost of living concerns.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
While there appeared to be hope for reconciliation at Prince Philip’s funeral in 2021, the relationship quickly soured again.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Investor sentiment has soured toward software stocks on concerns that artificial intelligence will upend their business models.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Still, for reasons not fully understood, the talks soured.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Tim Nwachukwu / Getty Images Morey acquired James Harden in a trade package that included Ben Simmons, but his relationship with his former Rockets star soured.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 12 May 2026
But as the 1920s dragged on, the experiment soured.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026
Adjective
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
But von Wilpert has served on the council during a time when public opinion of City Hall has soured.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
This year, May 28 soured again.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 29 May 2026
But an unpopular war in the Middle East and its resulting oil supply squeeze, sharply higher gas prices and greater risks of inflationary contagion have dogpiled atop sentiment already soured by cost of living concerns.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
While there appeared to be hope for reconciliation at Prince Philip’s funeral in 2021, the relationship quickly soured again.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Investor sentiment has soured toward software stocks on concerns that artificial intelligence will upend their business models.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Still, for reasons not fully understood, the talks soured.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Tim Nwachukwu / Getty Images Morey acquired James Harden in a trade package that included Ben Simmons, but his relationship with his former Rockets star soured.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 12 May 2026
But as the 1920s dragged on, the experiment soured.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soured
Adjective
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And how Toisanese traditions, like sweet and sour sauce, undoubtedly informed the dishes that twisted, turned and codified into the Chinese American culinary canon.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Latest in bitter back-and-forth The sour words about each candidate’s PAC connections are only the latest in a bitter back-and-forth between the two Democrat women.—
Mathew Miranda
June 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Azmoun was dropped from coach Amir Ghalenoei’s squad in March, reportedly because of a social media post that angered Iranian authorities during the ongoing war with the United States and Israel.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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Atletico were angered by Barcelona’s long pursuit of Antoine Griezmann, which saw Griezmann decide to stay in summer 2018 but move to the Camp Nou twelve months later.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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During these dry winter months, game viewing peaks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Once a major city on Rome’s ancient trade route, Jerash was buried and preserved by the dry climate for centuries until excavations began in 1925.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Verb
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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
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Those exemptions — and the government stipends many seminary students receive up to the age of 26 — have infuriated many Israelis.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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One cup of unsweetened cocoa powder contains over 400 milligrams of magnesium.—
Brittany Dube,
Health,
28 May 2026
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Start by melting a stick of butter with either cocoa powder or unsweetened baker's chocolate.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 May 2026
Verb
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But purposefully or not, CBS News’ changes in broadcast and political ideology have both cost them their remaining audience and alienated some remaining staff.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
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Some of the unions and Indigenous groups rallying against Paz are allied with Morales, whose attempts to hold onto power longer than the constitution allowed alienated much of his once-vast base and led to his fraught 2019 ouster.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Lemon Juice Method Like other acidic ingredients, lemon juice can help tackle mineral buildup and refresh the toilet bowl with a clean, citrus scent.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
2 June 2026
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Club soda is another popular choice, especially for absorbing acidic stains like red wine.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2026
Verb
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In a prior social media post, Bear, 38, said their family believed that Matt, who had a history of substance abuse and was estranged from his family, had ended his own life.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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The two were estranged at the time; still, as next of kin, O’Neill was tasked with the choice of whether to donate his organs.—
Arizona O'Neill,
Longreads,
19 May 2026
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“Soured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soured. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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