as in to soak
to wet thoroughly with liquid
garnished with cherries that had been macerated in liqueur
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Recent Examples of macerate
Stir well and set aside for at least 1 hour to macerate.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
This recipe solves that problem by macerating the diced rhubarb and strawberries with sugar before folding them into the muffin batter.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
Plus, each batch of Aventus is weighed, mixed, macerated and filtered by hand.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Great on their own, over yogurt, or better yet, macerated and served over ice cream, in cakes and as the star of the strawberry shortcake, strawberries are completely craveable.
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Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for macerate
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
This recipe solves that problem by macerating the diced rhubarb and strawberries with sugar before folding them into the muffin batter.
—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
Plus, each batch of Aventus is weighed, mixed, macerated and filtered by hand.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Great on their own, over yogurt, or better yet, macerated and served over ice cream, in cakes and as the star of the strawberry shortcake, strawberries are completely craveable.
—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for macerate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for macerate
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As the sun began to rise over the Atlanta skyline on the nation’s 250th birthday, racers, soaking with sweat from head to toe, were locked stride for stride with one another during the 2026 Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race.
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Be sure to soak an untreated cedar plank in water for 1 to 2 hours before cooking.
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Mid-range uninhabited aerial vehicles (UAVs) can suppress, distract, saturate, and expose Russian air defenses.
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Forbes says the lowest dose shown to saturate muscles is 3 grams per day.
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The wave of progressive candidates challenging mainstream Democrats may drown Sens.
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Kamal, a 60-year-old Palestinian man, is ordered by an Israeli court in Jerusalem to pay a large social security debt on behalf of his son Wael, who drowned in the Red Sea over 20 years ago, or so Kamal was told.
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“Macerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/macerate. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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