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Recent Examples of semiliquid
The line spread test measures the distance a liquid or semiliquid flows across a flat surface.
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Science & Food, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2013
These pieces, divided between older continental crust and younger oceanic crust, ride atop the gooey asthenosphere, a semiliquid layer of magma and partly melted rock.
—Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2019
Traditional Neapolitan pizzas are made with a semiliquid passata of San Marzano tomatoes and fresh buffalo mozzarella with a very high moisture content.
—New York Times, 17 Aug. 2021
Preliminary results indicate that space travelers will drink from plastic squeeze bottles and that space cooks will specialize in semiliquid preparations resembling baby food.
—Scientific American, 1 July 2020
Science & Food, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2013
These pieces, divided between older continental crust and younger oceanic crust, ride atop the gooey asthenosphere, a semiliquid layer of magma and partly melted rock.
—Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2019
Traditional Neapolitan pizzas are made with a semiliquid passata of San Marzano tomatoes and fresh buffalo mozzarella with a very high moisture content.
—New York Times, 17 Aug. 2021
Preliminary results indicate that space travelers will drink from plastic squeeze bottles and that space cooks will specialize in semiliquid preparations resembling baby food.
—Scientific American, 1 July 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semiliquid
Adjective
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Note: If the mess is semisolid, use something like a sturdy piece of cardboard or paper plate to scoop up and dispose of the matter, then use paper towels to absorb any remaining liquid mess.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Underneath the crust is the mantle, an 1,800-mile-thick layer of semisolid silicate materials ranging in temperature from 1,800 degrees to 6,700 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Cover it with a thin layer of topsoil or compost to cover the seeds.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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The market is thin in run-producing bats, and O'Hearn not only fills that need but is versatile enough to play the corner outfield spots as well.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Why does Mitch find the view beautiful, though the water is turbid and he is enveloped in the scent of incense and candles?—
Katie Kitamura,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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Storefronts were sandbagged against the turbid floodwaters, which have remained high in Benton for multiple days.—
Keisha Rowe,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Many of the children experienced nausea or vomiting, but two fatal instances involved children under the age of 2 dying after consuming liquid nicotine, STAT News reported.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Bone marrow aspiration: This procedure removes a small amount of liquid bone marrow for examination of the bone marrow cells.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Load up your sandwich with nutritious toppings like lettuce, tomato slices, and cheddar cheese, and add extra flavor with spreads like creamy hummus or mashed avocado.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
23 July 2025
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The result is creamy, lightly spiced, and just sweet enough to be crave-worthy without feeling heavy.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Just don't get overconfident and overtax the motor on thick, glutinous batter—or keep this running for long mixing times above 10 minutes.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
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Often, Marvin came up with performances on the spot as DoP Ruslan Fedotov filmed – for instance, writhing in a glutinous pool of mud.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Maturing is a mixed blessing, but failing to mature is an undiluted curse.—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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Spray undiluted vinegar directly on the grass taking care not to spray other plants.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Add enough ice to bring the liquid to the 2-cup mark, then blend until smooth and slushy, about 10 seconds.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 July 2025
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That means this cocktail is a cinch to make as a slushy.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Semiliquid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semiliquid. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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