as in melting
to go from a solid to a liquid state
a rotting tomato slowly deliquescing in the hot summer sun
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Gadgets are much appreciated for this dad, including tongs, spatulas, choppers, and cleaning tools that are friendly to the griddle surface, along with dome covers for melting cheeses, burger presses, and squeeze bottles for theatre.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026 -
Either that or this industry is melting their brains in real time, in public view.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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And a construction plan frozen since 2023 is now thawing in 2026 because crews finally cut a path through the lava.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Drain off any liquids after thawing, unless a recipe specifies otherwise.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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“Deliquescing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliquescing. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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