curdling 1 of 2

curdling

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verb

present participle of curdle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for curdling
Noun
  • The active preparation takes a few minutes; depending on the quantity and temperature, the fermentation process takes 24-48 hours.
    Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 22 May 2025
  • Sourdough is made through a fermentation process that involves naturally occurring yeasts and lactic acid bacteria, which results in a tangy-tasting, chewy bread.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • Supporters cast Putin, who Russian pollsters say has approval ratings of above 85%, as a savior who pushed back against an arrogant West and put an end to the chaos which accompanied the 1991 disintegration of the Soviet Union.
    Reuters, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
  • But to me, there’s forces of disintegration and integration at all times.
    Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Birth tissue-products are stored at below freezing temperatures to retain their viability and effectiveness and are also shipped in special containers.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
  • She was heavily criticized for being out of the country when the fire exploded amid dire wind warnings and for freezing up when confronted by press about her absence.
    Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Curdling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curdling. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.

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