as in angered
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
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
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
Over time, sources say, Levin’s relationship with execs at the parent company soured.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
These rules had been tightened since 2020, when relations soured following a deadly border skirmish in the Galwan Valley, where several Indian and Chinese soldiers died.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
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
Over time, sources say, Levin’s relationship with execs at the parent company soured.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
These rules had been tightened since 2020, when relations soured following a deadly border skirmish in the Galwan Valley, where several Indian and Chinese soldiers died.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soured
Adjective
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That’s why the refund boost isn’t likely to improve voters’ sour mood, said Daniel Bunn in Barron’s.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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My favorite is the lime and fig soba, with its sweet and sour notes and light broth.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The verdict on the lesser charge angered Diller’s colleagues in the NYPD.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Trump faces record-low approval ratings, while Washington’s war on Iran, which has sent US gasoline prices spiking, has further angered voters.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Browns, which are usually but not always brown, include spent perennials, dry leaves, cut-up (undyed) leather, twigs, paper and straw.—
Jessica Damiano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Much of Culebra is now protected under the Culebra National Wildlife Refuge, which preserves mangroves, dry forest, and charming coastal habitats used by seabirds and marine life.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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Hart’s stance infuriated some of his liberal supporters and sparked a Michigan recall petition to oust him from the Senate.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The beverage is also delicious unsweetened.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Acai bowls can be made healthier by using unsweetened acai, limiting high-sugar toppings, and adding balanced ingredients like protein, fiber, and healthy fats for blood sugar control.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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Some argue that Tesla has alienated left-leaning consumers who once saw the company as synonymous with liberal and climate-forward progress.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In some parts of the world, rivers near cobalt and copper mines have become so acidic that communities can no longer drink water from them.—
Abraham Nunbogu,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Ideally, lavender should be grown in soil that is neutral to slightly alkaline, but never acidic.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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My brother and his family have been estranged from me for 30 years (by his ex-wife’s choice).—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Nicholson and Tessa have been estranged for much of her life.—
Stephanie Kaloi,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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