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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Research even suggests the meditative, stress-melting vibe of yoga could help smooth out digestion and alleviate some symptoms of IBS.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
SELF,
6 Feb. 2026 -
It might be best expressed by the heartbreak and shock that crossed Richard Sherman’s face on the sideline after Butler’s interception, melting away the confidence that was there moments before.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Shrimp and chicken were thawing in standing water in a sink.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Saturday morning cartoons were fortified with frozen orange juice concentrate that came in a tube and required thawing the night before.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Deliquescing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliquescing. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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