as in to combine
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to mix liquids together to form an emulsion
Emulsify the oil and vinegar by whisking them together.
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Recent Examples of emulsify
Start with a dry face, massage it in to loosen things up, then apply water to emulsify, and reach for a washcloth to get rid of any excess.
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Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026
Softened butter is also crucial for making smooth frostings, as cold butter will not emulsify properly and will lead to clumpy results (this is true of cake batters, too).
—Molly Allen, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
The mayo adds fat and helps emulsify the eggs, resulting in a creamier texture once cooked, according to the outlet.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Cook, stirring often, until butter is melted and emulsified, about 2 minutes.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026
Softened butter is also crucial for making smooth frostings, as cold butter will not emulsify properly and will lead to clumpy results (this is true of cake batters, too).
—Molly Allen, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
The mayo adds fat and helps emulsify the eggs, resulting in a creamier texture once cooked, according to the outlet.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Cook, stirring often, until butter is melted and emulsified, about 2 minutes.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulsify
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The team combined for 17 hits and 15 runs, both matching season highs.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Luke Zamaloff and Brendan McNamara each pitched about half the game, combining to allow just six hits, three walks and three earned runs for BC High.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2026
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The rooms Each of the 56 rooms is unique, blending the building’s industrial past with modern finishes and bright colors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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As executive chef of The Guest House, Miller blends classic flavors with regional influence, and recently opened the newest location of the restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona, after first bringing the menu to Las Vegas, New York City and Austin, Texas.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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The Avs are short on draft picks and prospects to use in trades, but there are also lots of teams with plenty of cap space who might want to add one of the Colorado veterans.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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By executing a teardown the Red Sox could also restock their farm system and ideally add a new wave of position player prospects who could help the big league lineup next year and beyond.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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“Emulsify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulsify. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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