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Recent Examples of curdle
By Monday morning, though, the instinct began to curdle.
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2025
The pastures were dotted with sheep, goats and cows whose milk is curdled into the region’s famous Tolminc, an earthy cheese with a touch of sweetness Roš incorporates into some of her creations.
—Ellen Ruppel Shell, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
If the temperature is too hot, the crème fraîche could curdle, and nobody has time for that.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
Gradually incorporate the rums at low speed to prevent curdling.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2025
The pastures were dotted with sheep, goats and cows whose milk is curdled into the region’s famous Tolminc, an earthy cheese with a touch of sweetness Roš incorporates into some of her creations.
—Ellen Ruppel Shell, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
If the temperature is too hot, the crème fraîche could curdle, and nobody has time for that.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
Gradually incorporate the rums at low speed to prevent curdling.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curdle
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The partisan crowd were right behind Afghanistan, who have enjoyed plenty of support with Pakistan out of the tournament in interesting dynamics given relations have soured dramatically between the neighbors since the Taliban grabbed power.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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That’s raising questions on what America’s souring economic mood means for spending, hiring and the future of the world’s largest economy.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Twenty-five years later, Hal (Theo James) is estranged from Bill and has his own son, named Petey, but only sees him once a year.—
Alissa Wilkinson,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The two are estranged in part because Errol, in his 70s, has fathered two children with his former stepdaughter, more than 40 years his junior.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
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Fried thigh strips pop out against a frilly red and green spring mix, apple and carrot slivers, ever-present blue cheese crumbles and an apple cider vinaigrette thickened with egg yolks, which is also used in Pangaea’s slaw.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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Tester review: This thickening shampoo was one of my holy grails during a period of time where my hair was thinning around the crown of my head.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
19 Feb. 2025
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View 1 Images Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have devised a biomarker test that can spot small amounts of clumping tau protein in the brain and cerebrospinal fluid, which lead to Alzheimer's disease.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2025
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A couple of passes allow Fernandes to get forward as Maguire retreats, but his options are limited by the positioning of United’s attackers, who are clumped up together.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Curdle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curdle. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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