MACERATION 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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This is all due to showers and thunderstorms that have soaked those areas over the last two weeks.

— Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
That becomes particularly dangerous in cities, where roads, parking lots and buildings prevent rain from soaking into the ground.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of soak

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Bubble sheet masks are made up of thin pieces of fabric that are saturated with a solution, which bubbles up as the mask sits on the skin.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
OpenAI’s lookbook for their capsule collection is an apparent homage to tastemaking brands like Kith and Aimé Leon Dore, two labels that turned laidback knitwear and box cut T-shirts into trends that saturated menswear in the last few years.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of saturate

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Oliver has been away from Buffalo's facility for periods this summer in the aftermath of his son, also named Ed, drowning in June at a residential pool in Houston.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
North American carrier upgrade cycles align perfectly with Apple's September calendar, channelling extensive marketing support and customer upgrades towards the new iPhone, effectively drowning out rival Android flagships.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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