as in angers
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 sours
Being forced to parent his child sours Danny’s attitude during the outing to the amusement park, while Nia embraces the rare child-free moment.
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Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
If the economy sours, as may happen with higher oil and gasoline prices, there will be a temptation to raise taxes, which must be resisted.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
As public opinion sours radically on ICE, Schumer can up the ante.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Such bubbles — when stock valuations run far ahead of underlying fundamentals — can set the stage for sharp market corrections if investor sentiment sours.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Starbucks is the latest foreign retail business to enlist a local partner to turn around their ailing fortunes in China as a persistent property slump sours consumer appetite for everything from premium luxury goods to ice creams.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Despite his impeccable physical beauty, Edward sours his first impression with Bella due to his hot-and-cold demeanor.
—USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Nothing sours the thrill of the hunt faster than seeing a shelf cleared by someone who only wants to use your sacred collectibles for profit.
—Danielle Hass, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2025
When sentiment sours, speculative stocks don’t just dip—they get hammered.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
If the economy sours, as may happen with higher oil and gasoline prices, there will be a temptation to raise taxes, which must be resisted.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
As public opinion sours radically on ICE, Schumer can up the ante.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Such bubbles — when stock valuations run far ahead of underlying fundamentals — can set the stage for sharp market corrections if investor sentiment sours.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Starbucks is the latest foreign retail business to enlist a local partner to turn around their ailing fortunes in China as a persistent property slump sours consumer appetite for everything from premium luxury goods to ice creams.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Despite his impeccable physical beauty, Edward sours his first impression with Bella due to his hot-and-cold demeanor.
—USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Nothing sours the thrill of the hunt faster than seeing a shelf cleared by someone who only wants to use your sacred collectibles for profit.
—Danielle Hass, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2025
When sentiment sours, speculative stocks don’t just dip—they get hammered.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sours
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Set in 1986, the story follows two brothers, Irwin and Gary Pearl, whose get-rich scheme to help clean up the Gowanus Canal ends in disaster after Irwin (Teller), a nebbish family man, angers Russian mobsters by unwittingly witnessing their criminal activity.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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LaCava said the change seems like another city policy that angers many residents without major impact.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Georgia Supreme Court challenger Jen Jordan infuriates Republicans with a new fundraising email.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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To that end, Nate's extravagant wedding infuriates Naz, who thinks Nate has the ability to pay him back but is holding out on him.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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One big question now, Thomas says, is whether a tie-up with a paragon of fast-fashion alienates Everlane's current clientele — or sways Shein shoppers to trade up.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
22 May 2026
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Perfection alienates; wrongness invites.—
Andrey Mir,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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This is exactly the kind of mainstream Christian view that enrages Allie Beth Stuckey.—
Hillary Rodham Clinton,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
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This enrages Rebecca, who demands half his new salary, and the pair engage in a battle for control.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Dec. 2025
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This baffles and outrages Angela, a protective mom who, with other parents, pushes back against Gabor using her math classroom as a forum for introducing the outside world’s worst actions.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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The content outrages some people and delights others; publishing more of it advances the meta discourse that’s been layered on top of the actual news, drawing attention from the unfolding conflict itself.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2026
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But Hilton disappoints again and again.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Canvas Bucket Hats Inspired by Jennifer Aniston Jennifer Aniston’s Instagram never disappoints, often including adorable dogs, friends (sometimes THE Friends), and enviable hair to boot.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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