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to cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring
a misunderstanding that soured their relationship for a long time
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Recent Examples of soured
Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Caneiro killed his relatives over a soured business relationship with his brother, prosecutors alleged.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The election outcome will give Takaichi a fresh mandate to tackle challenges such as Japan’s rapidly aging population, the rising cost of living, a weak yen, and soured relations with China.
—Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Relations between the three soured in 2021 and following Rooney’s DUI arrest that September, the group quietly disbanded.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
Trump had used the same nickname for Carney’s predecessor, Justin Trudeau, and his use of it toward Carney was the latest mark of their soured relationship.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
When ready to serve, slide the ijeh on to a serving plate, squeeze over a little lemon juice, and serve with lemon wedges and soured cream.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 10 Jan. 2026
The practice can take the shape of postcards from quiet couples bliss or passive-aggressive quips about exes, soured business relationships, and industry frenemies.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Those demands soured its relations with Saudi Arabia, and the two nations also clashed in their support of warring sides in both Yemen and Sudan.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Consumer views of the macroeconomic landscape have also soured.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels soured a solid performance with a bush league push of Nikola Jokic in the back.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
As the taste for sweet wine soured, a new guild emerged in the Grand River Valley, firmly rooted in pursuing dry estate wines (those made from grapes grown on the property).
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026
However, China has sought to reduce reliance on the US as relations have soured, cutting imports from 28% a decade ago to 2% in the first eight months of last year and boosting its domestic supply.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
But after a surge of economic optimism in the years leading up to the pandemic, the nation’s mood soured for the first time in over a decade.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
That 2007 campaign — where silver-colored cars also did battle with red at the front of the pack, as has happened across the first three races of the 2026 season — quickly soured at the McLaren team Hamilton and Alonso represented.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
And while intention matters, some behaviors can unknowingly leave soured edges around a visit that’s otherwise completely lovely.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Caneiro killed his relatives over a soured business relationship with his brother, prosecutors alleged.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The election outcome will give Takaichi a fresh mandate to tackle challenges such as Japan’s rapidly aging population, the rising cost of living, a weak yen, and soured relations with China.
—Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Relations between the three soured in 2021 and following Rooney’s DUI arrest that September, the group quietly disbanded.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
Trump had used the same nickname for Carney’s predecessor, Justin Trudeau, and his use of it toward Carney was the latest mark of their soured relationship.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
When ready to serve, slide the ijeh on to a serving plate, squeeze over a little lemon juice, and serve with lemon wedges and soured cream.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 10 Jan. 2026
The practice can take the shape of postcards from quiet couples bliss or passive-aggressive quips about exes, soured business relationships, and industry frenemies.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
The court’s decision could be described as a contracts law equivalent of two people not being forced to marry after they got engaged and their courtship soured.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Those demands soured its relations with Saudi Arabia, and the two nations also clashed in their support of warring sides in both Yemen and Sudan.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Consumer views of the macroeconomic landscape have also soured.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels soured a solid performance with a bush league push of Nikola Jokic in the back.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
As the taste for sweet wine soured, a new guild emerged in the Grand River Valley, firmly rooted in pursuing dry estate wines (those made from grapes grown on the property).
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026
However, China has sought to reduce reliance on the US as relations have soured, cutting imports from 28% a decade ago to 2% in the first eight months of last year and boosting its domestic supply.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
But after a surge of economic optimism in the years leading up to the pandemic, the nation’s mood soured for the first time in over a decade.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
That 2007 campaign — where silver-colored cars also did battle with red at the front of the pack, as has happened across the first three races of the 2026 season — quickly soured at the McLaren team Hamilton and Alonso represented.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soured
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What most of us know is a relationship that goes sour, and the one that guts you the most is a love that goes wrong.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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That won’t happen again, with the sour taste of an underachieving season and the temptation of seven-figure payouts likely resulting in something between a minor and major overhaul.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Those plans angered victims' families, and some prominent state officials called for regulators to deny or delay renewal of the camp's license, which had been under review by the Texas Department of State Health Services.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Despite the apology, Camp Mystic’s plans to reopen in late May with nearly 900 girls have angered victims’ families, and state officials are questioning whether the license should be renewed.—
Jim Vertuno,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Pratt took aim at Bass over the lack of water available during the inferno, with fire hydrants running dry.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Materials like micro-modal or bamboo blends combine softness with the ability to pull moisture away from the skin, helping keep it drier throughout the day.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Her three opponents have accused her of mismanaging the office, presiding over growing legal payouts and making a series of missteps that infuriated members of the City Council.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The court struck down that portion of the legislation, a move that infuriated Cindy's family.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Limiting cola and choosing hydrating alternatives like water or unsweetened beverages can help protect kidney health.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2026
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To start your day in a healthier way, choose unsweetened or lightly sweetened coffee drinks and higher-protein options, such as an omelet, Greek yogurt parfait, or high-protein overnight oats.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Since then, emigration has spiked, particularly among young families and more liberal Israelis who have felt alienated by years of war and the country’s internal political fights.—
Deborah Danan,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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The International Energy Agency Iran has also alienated its Gulf neighbors and fellow OPEC producers by attacking their energy infrastructure with missiles and drones.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Avoid using vinegar and other acidic cleaners to clean glass doors in showers with natural stone because the acidity can etch or damage the finish.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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Sodium bisulfate is an acidic salt often used to lower pH in swimming pools, spas and industrial water systems, and is also used in metal finishing, food processing, cleaning products and sanitizing.—
Kris Habermehl,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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After, the series stars Sadie Soverall as Percy and Matt Cornett as Sam, estranged childhood friends who reunite as adults.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Court records show Abugharbieh has been estranged from his family since 2023.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Soured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soured. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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