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
The celebratory mood sours a bit, however, when word reaches the moms that Dakota is back at the house.
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Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 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
If the economy sours, the Federal Reserve will likely move forward with interest rate cuts, buoying the market, Sosnick said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2025
Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 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
If the economy sours, the Federal Reserve will likely move forward with interest rate cuts, buoying the market, Sosnick said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sours
Verb
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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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What angers me is thinking about what could have been.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Ugh, Salley infuriates me more than people who stop at the top of the subway stairs to check their phone.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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No one exemplifies that, and infuriates Twins fans more, than Ortiz.—
Brian Hall,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Increasingly bitter about being cheated, and decreasingly able or willing to hide it, Rick exhibits erratic behavior that alienates his friends, his family, his band.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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His paranoia, too self protective and self righteous, alienates him from himself.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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Content that outrages, polarizes or triggers anxiety keeps us watching.—
Avital Pardo,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This nostalgic recipe never disappoints.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sales grow, but outlook disappoints The strength area of the new Planet Fitness at 226 Harvard Avenue in Allston.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Sours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sours. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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