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also liquify
as in to melt
to go from a solid to a liquid state
the steel liquefied in the intense heat of the forge
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Recent Examples of liquefy
Their chemical concoction containing the bacterium is then pumped in, liquefying the rock underground.
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Kelsey Brown, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Jan. 2026
Big bubbles could help with grid-scale storage; tiny bubbles can liquify cancer tumors, as Greg Uyeno found when reporting on HistoSonics’ ultrasound treatment.
—Harry Goldstein, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Jan. 2026
If using a blender, chop the celery stalks into thirds, add them to the blender with one-half cup of water, and blend until liquified.
—Hannah Coakley, Verywell Health, 30 Dec. 2025
Microwave for about 60 seconds, or until wax is liquefied.
—Janna Oberdorf, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025
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Kelsey Brown, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Jan. 2026
Big bubbles could help with grid-scale storage; tiny bubbles can liquify cancer tumors, as Greg Uyeno found when reporting on HistoSonics’ ultrasound treatment.
—Harry Goldstein, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Jan. 2026
If using a blender, chop the celery stalks into thirds, add them to the blender with one-half cup of water, and blend until liquified.
—Hannah Coakley, Verywell Health, 30 Dec. 2025
Microwave for about 60 seconds, or until wax is liquefied.
—Janna Oberdorf, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liquefy
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The airy crumb melted like pudding.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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In Evergreen, where tiny storms have long melted off, the idea of a fast-moving fire is enough to have some residents preparing in case an evacuation becomes necessary.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Had it been thawed and relaxed, the hide would have easily gone over 11 feet.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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Historically, Lake Erie freezes and thaws the quickest due to its shallow depth, the shallowest among the Great Lakes.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Liquefy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liquefy. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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