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Recent Examples of curdle
For one thing, when extremely evil people never seem to get their righteous and fiery comeuppance, my rage can curdle a bit.
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Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Two dented blue bottles of Cuajo Titanium, a liquid coagulating enzyme used to curdle milk, remained on a wooden table, caked in mud.
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Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
But over the past decade or so, something has started to curdle in the upper reaches of state government.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
Flashbacks to their courtship reveal the magnetic romantic charge that brought them together, while also demonstrating how that intensity would ultimately curdle into acrimony.
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Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Two dented blue bottles of Cuajo Titanium, a liquid coagulating enzyme used to curdle milk, remained on a wooden table, caked in mud.
—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
But over the past decade or so, something has started to curdle in the upper reaches of state government.
—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
Flashbacks to their courtship reveal the magnetic romantic charge that brought them together, while also demonstrating how that intensity would ultimately curdle into acrimony.
—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for curdle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curdle
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But about two years ago, when the Markley Group plopped its second cooling tank behind her above-ground swimming pool, along with a growing number of surveillance cameras, the relationship had soured.
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Of course, the game meant nothing, but Türkiye’s late goal in stoppage time gave them a 3-2 victory that soured what appeared to be a 2-2 draw in Los Angeles.
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Be sure to allow a few hours of chilling time to let the flavors meld and the biscuits, cream, and curd to set into a soft, scoopable consistency.
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Most weddings have some logistical drama — exes with grudges, estranged former besties, etc.
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The pair have reportedly been in contact since, though Harry still appears to be estranged from his brother Prince William.
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Nut Butters Nut butters can thicken oatmeal, add to its taste, and give it a nutritional boost.
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Take our hair care winner, the Xtressé Hair Therapy System, which aims to thicken and repair your strands with a combination of at-home daily rituals and professional, in-office care.
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The Leipzig Public Transportation Authority said that the high temperatures had caused the joint sealant for asphalt and concrete in switches and tracks to run and clump together in many places throughout the city's network.
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The Leipzig Public Transportation Authority said that the high temperatures had caused the joint sealant for asphalt and concrete in switches and tracks to run and clump together in many places throughout the city’s network.
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“Curdle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curdle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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