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deliquesced

verb

past tense of deliquesce
as in melted
to go from a solid to a liquid state a rotting tomato slowly deliquescing in the hot summer sun

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  1. melted
  2. thawed
Verb
  • The crust was crisp and golden, hiding a rich, savory filling of smoky, tender brisket and melted cheese that captured the essence of a classic Philly cheesesteak, wrapped in a warm, flaky shell.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, an executive at the technician’s company, Pearce Services, called investigators and said the worker saw one solar panel melted and another on fire in the early moments of the blaze before Lineage knew what was happening.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of melted
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  • Undamaged tomatoes can often be washed, their stems removed, and frozen solid, then thawed and used in salsas, stews, or marinara later on.
    — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
  • But if time is not on your side, salmon can also be thawed in cold water and in the microwave.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of thawed
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“Deliquesced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliquesced. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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