variants also liquify
Definition of liquefynext
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 If those aren't enough, Procreate features liquify distortion modes, such as Expand, Pinch, Push, and Twirl. Shelby Putnam Tupper, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026 For lipedema, Power Plate points to research suggesting whole-body vibration boosts lymphatic flow, which may liquefy and drain stubborn lymph fluid, relieve swelling and ease chronic pain. Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 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 See All Example Sentences for liquefy
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  • Many cushion foundations are also formulated to deliver lightweight coverage with hydrating ingredients that melt seamlessly into your complexion.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The system builds complex metal structures by melting steel wire with electric arcs.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • 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
  • Those larger crystals can damage cell walls, often leading to a mushier texture once the food is thawed.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Liquefy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liquefy. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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