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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Warm spices, a soft, tender interior thanks to the namesake fruit, pockets of nutty pecans or perhaps melted chocolate chips.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026 -
The Freak from The Girls Deli in North Park is a hot sandwich with salty pastrami, brisket, melted jack cheese, bacon, mustard, spicy sriracha mayo, onions, and jalapeños.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Frozen cooked oatmeal should also be thawed overnight in the refrigerator, which helps prevent it from entering the temperature danger zone where bacteria can grow.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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There is still no indication of when, or if, the freeze will be thawed.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Deliquesced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliquesced. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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