as in soaking
to wet thoroughly with liquid
garnished with cherries that had been macerated in liqueur
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Recent Examples of macerating
This technique is called macerating, allowing the fruit to soften and the natural juices to come out.
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Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 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
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for macerating
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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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The Bungalows The resort consists of 135 private bungalows complete with private front porches and verandas, outdoor rain showers and soaking tubs, plush robes, flatscreen TVs, and comfortable beds.
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But water also carries the potential for danger, and parents who have lost a child to drowning are begging families to use caution.
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Florida, which has one of the highest childhood drowning rates in the nation, expanded a voucher program this month that puts children ages 1-7 who have autism at the front of the line for subsidized swim lessons.
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Follow by saturating the area with a pet-specific enzymatic cleaner.
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However, strawberries are also susceptible to root rot, so make sure to avoid over-saturating the soil.
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Meanwhile, steeping the banana peels in milk gives the topping an extra layer of banana flavor without adding extra fruit or moisture.
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When her plants need a bit of extra support, Etemadipour might also add leftover tea by re-steeping tea leaves and using the second, weaker cup directly in her garden.
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But Niall arguably commits the deepest betrayal by sleeping with Ruben’s fiancée, Mona (Amy Manson), impregnating her, and keeping that information from Ruben for years.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Brayanne Escobar-Guarnizo was sentenced to 25 years in prison for raping and impregnating a 12-year-old girl.
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“Macerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/macerating. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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