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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curdled
Adjective
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Younger customers have been gravitating toward chewy, sweet treats – sales of sour candy, for example, grew 7% year over year, according to the National Confectioners Association.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025 -
Even if every play causes a sour visage on his face, Bichette is helping the Blue Jays on their quest for a title.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In particular, the bacon bits were chilled and all stuck together in one big, congealed lump along the inside of the bowl.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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But after the Packers drafted their current starting quarterback Jordan Love in 2020, the California native’s relationship with the team soured in an eerily similar way that Favre’s did after Rodgers, himself, was drafted by the team.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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When asked what changed, Imm said the Fountain Square shooting may have been a factor in what soured the relationship.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
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The tree branches are pretty clumped together, versus having lots of individual limbs to bend.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Oct. 2025
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Grant’s eyelashes were noticeably accentuated and clumped together on the top and bottom using mascara only.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The great running boom of the 1970s had inspired him, and the sport offered discipline and structure to his ever more fermented days.—
Nicholas Thompson,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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Kombucha is a fermented tea that contains some sugar, but fermentation reduces how much your body actually absorbs.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Charles has visited every continent on Earth, drinking rancid yak butter tea in Lhasa, snorkeling with sea lions in the Galapagos and even climbing an iceberg in Antarctica.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Beans sometimes smelled rancid.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Heat over medium, stirring frequently, until thickened and bubbly.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This week, Chicago visits the Baltimore Ravens, who entered the season with Super Bowl aspirations but instead are 1-5 because of injuries and a putrid defense.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Former Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Richie Incognito tore into head coach Mike McDaniel and quarterback Tua Tagovialoa amid a putrid start to the 2025 season.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Curdled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curdled. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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