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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Although this winter’s rain and snow levels were below normal in California and a March heat wave melted much of the Sierra snowpack, reservoirs across the state are full or near-full because the prior three winters were wetter-than-normal and filled them to the top.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026 -
After about 2 1/2 minutes, press once more, cook briefly, flip, add cheese, and cook until melted.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Frozen bananas left in the peel should be thawed before using and the banana will squeeze out in mashed form.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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America’s national parks shine in the summertime, with spectacular mountain passes thawed for the season, sparkling lakes and glittering beaches at the peak of their allure, and blankets of wildflowers exploding into bloom.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Deliquesced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliquesced. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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