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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
Many of my co-workers had previously worked at the Boeing aircraft company and reeled off rollicking facts about how during the steep, screaming plunge before a jetliner crash the passengers’ internal organs will actually begin to liquify.
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Chuck Palahniuk, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
Instead of pumping carbon dioxide gas into the air, the plant will liquefy the compound.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
Pulse on and off until pieces start to break down, then blend until mixture has liquefied, about 30 seconds.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
If overcooked, the marrow will liquefy.
—The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
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Chuck Palahniuk, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
Instead of pumping carbon dioxide gas into the air, the plant will liquefy the compound.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
Pulse on and off until pieces start to break down, then blend until mixture has liquefied, about 30 seconds.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
If overcooked, the marrow will liquefy.
—The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liquefy
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In a small dish combine melted butter and paprika.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Salt dries into white rings, while melting snow can cause uneven water stains that stiffen leather, dull suede, and discolor fabric.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
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Rapid freezing, on the other hand, forms smaller ice crystals, helping foods maintain their natural shape and texture when thawed.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
11 Jan. 2026
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Making sure the steaks have been fully thawed and brought to room temperature is the first crucial step for most people, but others have memories of their parents or grandparents rinsing steak in the sink, or perhaps soaking it in water, before the prep work begins.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Liquefy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liquefy. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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