CURDLE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

curdle

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Definition of curdle

as in to sour

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as in to curd

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Recent Examples of curdle By the end of the 1960s, the great tropical utopia — heralded by a wave of cultural expression as well as those two World Cup wins — had curdled into a nightmare. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 2 June 2026 Using a heatproof spatula or your favorite wooden spoon, stir until the mixture thicken slightly and reaches 160 degrees, making sure the mixture doesn’t curdle. — Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 23 May 2026 Spurious claims against those institutions, and against the judiciary that protects them, have curdled into polarizing hatreds. — Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 18 May 2026 Does a vague sense of dread curdle your belly? — Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for curdle

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In July, Situational Awareness faced margin calls after AI bets soured, leading the hedge fund to strike a deal with Ken Griffin’s Citadel to offload a big chunk of its public equity book.

— Katherine Doherty, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
But their sticker shock for American consumers is becoming increasingly clear – just as economic sentiment is souring ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections.

— Kent Jones, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026

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Our findings were consistent with what sociologist Karl Pillemer found in his 2020 national survey, which showed that 27% of Americans were estranged from a relative, or roughly 67 million people.

— Rin Reczek, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026
The two, who were estranged for many years, had an impactful conversation about Haven’s sexuality, the former actor said on the All Out with Jon Dean podcast Wednesday.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026

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Temper the egg and cheese mixture with hot pasta water, then toss it with the spaghetti off the heat so the eggs thicken into a silky sauce instead of scrambling.

— Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
Follow aeration by overseeding the lawn, as this will thicken the lawn canopy with desirable grass species.

— Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of thicken

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Most cataracts develop slowly as part of the aging process when proteins and fibers in the eye's lens break down and clump together.

— Phil Galewitz, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
In certain diseases including Alzheimer’s disease, tau proteins clump together inside nerve cells.

— Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2026

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