EMULSIFY Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

emulsify

verb

Definition of emulsify

as in to combine

technical 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 During development, the R&D team found that the protein itself could also provide functional properties including emulsifying, binding, and thickening, reducing the reliance on unnecessary ingredients for texture and formulation performance. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Ruddy tomato salsa pounded in a molcajete, its texture almost emulsified, awaits on the side. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 After a mixture of asphalt, water and an emulsifying agent is applied to the pavement, the chip spreader distributes a layer of rock. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Slowly whisk in olive oil until dressing is smooth and emulsified. — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for emulsify

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Missile with multiple roles SM-6 combines several capabilities within one missile design.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
Walk past the bar, toward the horizon, and there’s Rumari, whose name combines the words for house (rumah), moon (purnama) and sun (matahari).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of combine

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Designed to be used, displayed, combined and gifted, the pieces blend everyday function with Ginori’s refined aesthetic, colorful palette and touches of gold.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
The amenities in the room are unmarked, in beautiful refillable containers, and have a natural, earthy scent that blends nicely with the environment.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of blend

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Merck and Moderna reported in August that adding their mRNA cancer vaccine to an existing treatment slowed the return and spread of melanoma.

— Allison DeAngelis, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
Cagle added that the photo showed a confident, brilliant, brave, polite, gracious, kind and gentle young man.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026

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