curdling 1 of 2

noun

as in fermentation

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verb

present participle of curdle
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as in souring

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as in clumping

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Recent Examples of curdling
Noun
When the ale has boiled, pour over the eggs very slowly at first to prevent curdling, then pour backwards and forwards until the mixture appears all alike and smooth. — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026 Always add shredded cheese off the heat to prevent curdling or graininess. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026 Charles’ pack of dogs incessantly barked blood curdling screams. — Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026 Six Flags Magic Mountain will fill the summer, fall and winter seasons in 2026 with an entertaining mix of Superman and Harley Quinn, Oktoberfest beers and Bavarian pretzels, killer clowns and blood curdling screams and Santa Claus and faux snow. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025 Blood curdling screams and chains scraping against the ground can be heard throughout the prison. — Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025 The organizers counted down through their bullhorn and the few dozen people let out blood-curdling screams. — Dominick Williams august 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curdling
  1. fermentation
  2. souring
  3. clumping
  4. disintegration
  5. condensing
  6. freezing
Noun
  • An essential stop on my fermentation pilgrimage, while not part of the official trail, was the quiet izakaya at Hakko House Nagaoka, a two-room accommodation.
    — Adam H. Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Whole-grain sourdough is a strong second, as fermentation may improve digestibility and support a healthy blood sugar response.
    — Staff Author, HEALTH, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of fermentation
Verb
  • Per People, Oxenberg was candid about her role souring her relationship with the royal family.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The industry’s promises AI companies are acutely aware of the souring views toward data centers, and several have made pledges to try and assure Americans that their buildouts will benefit the country.
    — Ashley Capoot,Garrett Downs, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of souring
Verb
  • Today, the yard is full, teeming with edible plants wrapped around a central open area covered in clumping grass that creates a wave-like texture.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • This also removes excess starch, keeping the pasta from clumping together.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026
Definition of clumping
Noun
  • Son of a partisan fighter The son of a World War Two partisan fighter killed in 1945, Mladic was an officer in the old communist Yugoslav People's Army (JNA) when Yugoslavia's disintegration began in 1991.
    — Ivana Sekularac, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Slow disintegration also appears in a triptych of videos by Ismail Ghanbari (facilitated by Tala Madani but not credited as a collaboration).
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of disintegration
Verb
  • Two-phase systems allow the fluid to boil near hot components before condensing and returning to the bath.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • However, even before the cancelation, there was speculation that the LA Jazz Festival was in trouble after organizers quietly started condensing the fest’s events, which was initially supposed to run from August 7 to August 23.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of condensing
Verb
  • We’re used to puréeing watermelons with sugar syrup and freezing it into granita.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 24 Aug. 2026
  • On the other extreme, some species of squirrels enter super deep hibernation where their body temperature can go very close to freezing.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of freezing

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“Curdling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curdling. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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