How to Use liquid in a Sentence

liquid

1 of 2 adjective
  • The medicine is available in liquid form.
  • She had large liquid eyes.
  • Water and milk are liquid substances.
  • Switch to liquid soap or body wash.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Paint the crow with liquid gold leaf.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
  • If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more liquid.
    Health, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Six cars were believed to be filled with liquid gas.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • This face wash is dispensed in a liquid gel that foams when wet.
    Nicole Cain Nd, Ma, Health, 27 Apr. 2023
  • Switch to a pumpable liquid hand soap for a cleaner look.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
  • No, you're left with often liquid with a cap of fat.
    Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Some come in pill form, while others may be in liquid or treat form.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Alpert has the set in saffron and likens them to liquid gold of bed linens.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Add a few squirts of liquid dish soap to your bathroom sink or a large bowl.
    Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Some grains take longer and absorb more liquid, but the method is the same.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
  • Don’t add too much liquid to the ice cream machine (keep it ⅔ full).
    Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The liquid workforce trend isn’t new.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • As the kombucha ferments, a thin skin of liquid forms on the top.
    Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Add slightly less liquid and keep it thick to frost cookies and bars.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2023
  • In a screw-top jar combine herb liquid and sugar.
    Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2026
  • No, the liquid blush and lip gloss do not contain Tajín.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
  • On Earth, fans and liquid cooling are used.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Ladle a little hot pan liquid over the meat.
    Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Pre-treat the stain with a small amount of liquid detergent.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Add 1 teaspoon of liquid dish soap.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026
  • For dark skin tones, this liquid bronzer is a standout.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The truck was hauling liquid acid, the city said in a statement.
    Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The contents of an egg — white and yolk — are mostly liquid.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Most bonds, like stocks, are highly liquid and easy to purchase.
    Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Tesla has been the source of Musk’s liquid wealth, and much of his fame.
    Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
  • What are the best liquid iron supplements to buy?
    Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026

liquid

2 of 2 noun
  • Water and milk are liquids.
  • Skim any foam from the top of the liquid.
    Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The liquid ranged from clear to cloudy to bloody.
    Jillian Wager, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The launch wasn’t just about liquid.
    Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The best part is that the liquid is cleaned and reused.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
  • Bring the liquid to a boil and then turn off the heat.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The wasps get stuck in the liquid and can’t get out again.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Dump them in the blender, add dairy and liquid, then blend.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Add enough milk to make 1 cup liquid, stir.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
  • The amount of liquid these panties can hold is unique to each pair.
    Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
  • This teapot holds up to 32 ounces of liquid.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The staffers on the scene said in the video that the liquid had a strong smell.
    Philip Wang, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Add beans and their liquid and stir to combine.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Skim the scum from the surface of the liquid with a spoon.
    Malaka Gharib, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Wring out the excess liquid so the mop isn’t too wet.
    Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Pour liquids down the sink instead of in the trash can.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Use the liquid to water the soil around your plants.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The meat should be just covered with liquid.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • When the pulp is removed, the liquid takes up less space.
    Lindsey Desoto, Health, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Also, move pet bowls or any liquids on the floor.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Stir in the chicken and beans, along with their liquid.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Divide the sesame paste liquid among four large soup bowls.
    Jen Lin-Liu, Saveur, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Strain out the peels and add the liquid to your mop bucket.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Drain any liquid or excess that comes along with the seeds.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
  • If no liquid is poured on the coach, all bets are voided.
    J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Turn of the heat; let the lentils cool in their cooking liquid.
    Emily Horton, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The liquid stained Omar's clothes and may have reached her eye.
    Aki Nace, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The trash may be full of sticky residues, sweet liquids, and food scraps that wasps like.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The trash may be full of sticky residues, sweet liquids, and food scraps that wasps like.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
  • The trash may be full of sticky residues, sweet liquids, and food scraps that wasps like.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026

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