as in to anger
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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as in acidic
causing or characterized by the one of the four basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids
the sour candy made our mouths all wrinkly inside
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2
as in unpleasant
not giving pleasure to the mind or senses
you'll have to face up to the sour truth of the matter
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as in unacceptable
falling short of a standard
things started off well, but now it's all gone sour
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Recent Examples of sour
Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
Markel’s relationship with his supervisor, Rabbi Nachum Rabinowitz, soured.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
The veggie rolls were paired with a tasty sweet and sour sauce.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Perhaps the Rockies’ losing ways have soured your opinion of the game.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
Markel’s relationship with his supervisor, Rabbi Nachum Rabinowitz, soured.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Despite the federal government spending hundreds of billions of euros boosting the region’s economy and developing its infrastructure, the turmoil has left a sour taste in the mouth of many from the region.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
The veggie rolls were paired with a tasty sweet and sour sauce.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sour
Verb
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The brand also angered left-leaning customers because of its conciliatory response to right-wing attacks.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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The meeting angered Democrats, who were horrified by Trump and Vice President Vance's conduct.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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As far as other watery places, bogs have been an especially rich source for archaeologists, since their acidic waters allow for an astonishing, mummy-like level of preservation.—
Alexander Nazaryan,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Plants are better able to take up aluminum in acidic soil, ideally with a pH between 5.0 and 5.5.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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These days however, an all-white or all-gray bathroom can act as an unpleasant symbol of an outdated trend, and may seem seriously lacking in pizazz.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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This can be an unpleasant odor for humans to encounter, but the critters in the video seem enthusiastic about interacting with the eau de skunk.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Environmental groups have long opposed the new reservoir and objected to a shorter judicial review, saying the project will release unacceptable amounts of methane, a greenhouse gas, into the air in addition to other adverse impacts.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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The alternative — courts that fail to protect our fundamental rights — is unacceptable.—
Peter Martin,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2025
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In ever more apocalyptic language, Trump has sought to unify his MAGA movement with strongman pledges to defend Americans from millions of hostile foreigners seeking to storm the country and to root out enemy aliens within.—
Julia Preston,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Oct. 2024
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The film follows a ragtag group of actors (played by Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, among other stars) from an ‘80s sci-fi series who aliens unexpectedly abduct during a convention appearance.—
Matt Juul,
BostonGlobe.com,
7 July 2023
Adjective
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Black dragons are the ultimate swamp monsters that shoot an acid breath attack.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The missing link between a so-so dish and a stellar one is often acid.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2025
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The bitter exchange was unlike any other in the Oval Office in modern times. 13:43 With Ukraine's future in the balance, a high-stakes meeting on Friday between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy devolved into a shouting match.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2025
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But there are some whiskey fans who crave high-proof spirits the way others will seek out intensely hoppy beer or extremely bitter amaro: the more extreme, the better, full stop.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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This reveals Wrexham have still been creating more than the opposition, suggesting there wasn’t a lot wrong and that an upturn in individual form, as happened at Mansfield with the back three, will bring the necessary results to stay in the promotion hunt.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Putin was dead wrong to presume that Ukraine would crumble in the aftermath of his invasion.—
Ihor N. Stelmach,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Sour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sour. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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