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adjective

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as in molten

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as in flowing

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verb

variants also liquified
past tense of liquefy
as in melted
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 liquefied
Verb
And that’s only counting crude oil, not liquefied natural gas, petrochemicals, or other cargoes that rely on the strait. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026 Once that’s done, the gas will be conveyed to the Damietta processing facility on Egypt’s northern shore where it will be liquefied for transport by ship to Europe. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026 Once that’s done, the gas will be conveyed to the Damietta processing facility on Egypt’s northern shore, where it will be liquefied for transport by ship to Europe. — Menelaos Hadjicostis, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Aug. 2026 The gas is then compressed and liquefied ready for transport in special railcars to Wyoming. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026 Kuwait, Iraq and Qatar retain heavy exposure to the waterway, while alternative pipelines cannot absorb all the crude and liquefied natural gas that would be stranded in a prolonged closure. — Lee Ying Shan,sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 July 2026 While at the park, he’s caught in a police sweep and counterprotest that turns violent; one protester’s eye is liquefied. — Carolyn Kellogg, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 The war has trapped hundreds of vessels in the region and caused one of the largest disruptions to global crude and liquefied natural gas supplies in recent years. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026 The flip from losses to gains occurred despite US gas being insulated in the short run from overseas gas supply shocks, because US liquefied natural gas export terminals are already operating near maximum capacity. — Julian Hast, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liquefied
  1. molten
  2. flowing
  3. melted
  4. unfrozen
  5. fluid
  6. thawed
  7. runny
  8. fluent
Adjective
  • These eruptions are cryovolcanic rather than conventional molten-rock eruptions.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • That electric arc generates enough heat to melt metal at a joint between two metal parts, which allows the two parts to be combined once the molten metal has solidified again.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of molten
Adjective
  • My ‘Harmony’ massage is inspired by Lomi Lomi—a traditional Hawaiian healing technique known for its continuous, flowing strokes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • By studying these features, scientists hope to piece together how flowing water once helped shape the Red Planet’s surface.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 30 July 2026
Definition of flowing
Verb
  • Cover until the cheese is melted, or place under the broiler for 1–2 minutes.
    — Sharon Lawson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Such discoveries are nothing new but have become more frequent as Switzerland’s glaciers have melted at an increasing rate.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of melted
Adjective
  • Two other yachts were quietly unfrozen and released back to their owners.
    — Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Many bird species remain in Colorado year-round, and access to unfrozen water can mean the difference between survival and perishing during harsh cold snaps.
    — Special to The Denver Post, Denver Post, 12 May 2026
Definition of unfrozen
Adjective
  • If internal fluid pressure drops during aggressive extraction, the surrounding earth squeezes the cavern inward, permanently shrinking total storage capacity and crushing steel well casings.
    — Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The king has hemolytic anemia and was being treated with cortisone, leading to fluid accumulation in the body that required hospital treatment, the palace said last week.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of fluid
Verb
  • Milk and Cream-Based Sauces While freezing milk or cream might seem like a good way to extend their shelf life, these items tend to separate when thawed, creating a grainy, watery texture.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The inspector saw four whole yellow snappers still in packaging and thawed inside the walk-in cooler.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of thawed
Adjective
  • Anyone who believes they were exposed and exhibits measles symptoms such as cough, runny nose, red/watery eyes, fever or rash should contact their healthcare provider and the Allegheny County Health Department at 412-578-8062.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Bubble gel and cream masks can vary in texture, with some formulas being thin and runny and others having a thick, cream-like consistency.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of runny
Adjective
  • In response, leaders have become fluent in a familiar change-management script that directs them to develop and communicate a vision, win the hearts and minds of the employees and gain commitment.
    — John Radman, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Born and raised in Paris’s Chinatown, Zouaghi’s fluent command of Mandarin led him to teach the Chinese language to students in New York City, and eventually London.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of fluent

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“Liquefied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liquefied. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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