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
Cooking time: 40 minutes, plus 2 to 4 hours hands-off time to macerate the berries.
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Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
It’s made from a wheat base spirit that is macerated (like a gin) with herbs, spices, and tomatoes.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
For an elevated dessert, drizzle over vanilla ice cream and top with cut or macerated strawberries or peaches.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
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, 28 Apr. 2025
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Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
It’s made from a wheat base spirit that is macerated (like a gin) with herbs, spices, and tomatoes.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
For an elevated dessert, drizzle over vanilla ice cream and top with cut or macerated strawberries or peaches.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
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, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for macerate
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The bedroom, for example, featured an inviting chambray blue quilt elegantly draped across the foot of the bed, while the palatial bathroom offered a modern shower as well as a soaking tub large enough for my 5’11 frame (a rare treat, as any tall girl can attest).—
Kinsey Giddick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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Before washing your white clothes (in their own separate load, of course), soak them in a mixture of hot water and 1 cup of vinegar to allow the acid to brighten the fabrics.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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The nest must be fully saturated for all wasps to be killed.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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Nutrition Facts Calories: 222 Protein: 2.22 grams (g) Fat: 22.22 g Carbohydrate: 3.33 g Sugars: 2.22 g Fatty acids (saturated): 21.11 g Sodium: 17 milligrams (mg) Potassium: 278 mg Coconut milk and coconut cream are similar but not the same.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
18 July 2025
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The tragedy comes after a German man, 54, also drowned on Tuesday at Cap de Sant Pere de Cambrils beach, near Llarga beach, bringing Catalan beaches’ fatalities to 16 since June 15, according to the BBC.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Social media influencer Emilie Kiser does not want the public to see what led Chandler police to recommend a criminal charge against her husband in the drowning death of their 3-year-old son, according to a new court filing.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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“Macerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/macerate. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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