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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  • Both Florida and Denmark are facing rising sea levels due a warmer global climate, which causes glaciers to melt and seawater to expand.
    Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Once the snow melts fully, the season starts up once again, typically in April or May.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
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  • Unused half-and-half can be frozen for up to 2 months, but may separate upon thawing—shake well and blend into soups or mix into batters.
    Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Frozen meat was being thawed with water at 13 degrees above the required thawing temperature; product was removed from sink.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Liquefy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liquefy. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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