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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliquesced
  1. melted
  2. thawed
Verb
  • Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter until melted and smooth.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Return sandwich to pan and cook, turning halfway through, until bread is just golden brown and cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
    — Beverly Kim, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of melted
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  • 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
  • Eggs frozen at younger ages result in significantly higher chances of success when thawed.
    — Dr. Jaime Knopman, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of thawed
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“Deliquesced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliquesced. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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