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also liquify
as in to melt
to go from a solid to a liquid state
the steel liquefied in the intense heat of the forge
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Recent Examples of liquefy
Qatar said its Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas port — the world’s largest — would take years to fully come back online.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Natural gas must be liquefied through the LNG trains to be safely exported over water.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
That’s why manufacturers liquefy the gas in plants called trains, like the two destroyed in the recent attack, which occurred March 18 at the Ras Laffan Industrial City production site in Qatar.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 Mar. 2026
Qatar, a key source of natural gas for world markets, said Iranian missiles caused extensive damage to the Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas facility, where production had already been halted after earlier attacks.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Natural gas must be liquefied through the LNG trains to be safely exported over water.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
That’s why manufacturers liquefy the gas in plants called trains, like the two destroyed in the recent attack, which occurred March 18 at the Ras Laffan Industrial City production site in Qatar.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 Mar. 2026
Qatar, a key source of natural gas for world markets, said Iranian missiles caused extensive damage to the Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas facility, where production had already been halted after earlier attacks.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liquefy
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Add to that the soothing rhythm of a cozy train rocking along its tracks, and everyday stresses start to melt away.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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New research reveals that the honeybees responsible for crafting the queen's home effectively run a fever to help melt and blend special chemicals into the wax.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Experts recommend pulling the plant as early in the spring as possible, once the ground has thawed.—
Breana Pitts,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Frozen bananas left in the peel should be thawed before using and the banana will squeeze out in mashed form.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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“Liquefy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liquefy. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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