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
Stir well and set aside for at least 1 hour to macerate.
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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.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
Plus, each batch of Aventus is weighed, mixed, macerated and filtered by hand.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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.
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Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for 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
Plus, each batch of Aventus is weighed, mixed, macerated and filtered by hand.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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,
20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for macerate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for macerate
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Today, the England and Panama flags looked completely soaked by the time they were rolled up again.
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Across the hall, the primary bath boasts similar indulgences with a sauna, soaking tub and triple-size rainwater shower.
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Mid-range uninhabited aerial vehicles (UAVs) can suppress, distract, saturate, and expose Russian air defenses.
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Forbes says the lowest dose shown to saturate muscles is 3 grams per day.
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The wave of progressive candidates challenging mainstream Democrats may drown Sens.
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Kamal, a 60-year-old Palestinian man, is ordered by an Israeli court in Jerusalem to pay a large social security debt on behalf of his son Wael, who drowned in the Red Sea over 20 years ago, or so Kamal was told.
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“Macerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/macerate. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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