MACERATE Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

macerate

verb

ˈma-sə-ˌrāt

Definition of macerate

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 From an acclaimed vineyard named for the shape of the hills behind it, their 2023 was macerated for 17 days and aged in 75 percent new French oak for 20 months. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 This technique is called macerating, allowing the fruit to soften and the natural juices to come out. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026 Stir well and set aside for at least 1 hour to 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 See All Example Sentences for macerate

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Don’t soak or submerge them, as prolonged exposure to water can damage the wood.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026
As blood soaks her nightgown, Lizzie calmly observes the scene of the crime.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of soak

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Hazardous floods could occur if back-to-back storms dump heavy rains over several days, saturating the soil in the mountains and filling reservoirs.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
The market is as saturated as the inky black of a perfect cat-eye flick.

— Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026

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The film is also Diop’s first narrative film, taking the court case of Fabienne Kabou, a Senegalese French woman who was ultimately convicted of murder for drowning her child, as inspiration.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Nobody wanted to look at it or think about those five children being drowned in Andrea Yates’s bathtub.

— Jaha Nailah Avery, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

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