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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Most of the West saw historically poor snowfall over winter, which has significant implications for residents and businesses that depend on the melting snow for irrigation each summer.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026 -
The Facebook video post shows the start of the fire, with flames melting through the plastic wrapping of Scott toilet paper cases.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Soft cheeses like Brie, cream cheese, and ricotta usually don't fare well after thawing.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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The winter weather is finally thawing out, the sun is starting to shine more regularly and everything is looking greener and rosier.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Deliquescing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliquescing. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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