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 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 This vacuum cleaner works wonders on hardwood, laminate and tiles, using advanced steam technology to liquefy grease and lift other debris with ease. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for liquefy
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  • Drizzle in 1/4 cup melted butter; stir until evenly moistened and crumbly.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The group battled cultural bias, personal struggles, and melting cheese in pursuit of respect, redemption and a historic victory.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • Just grab one from the freezer in the morning, and by the afternoon, it’ll be thawed and ready to eat.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The timing of the snow and ice melt, plus rainfalls, determines whether a plot of thawing permafrost is waterlogged — and whether carbon isn’t just turned into CO2, but also methane, a greenhouse gas four times as potent.
    Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

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

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