as in to soak
to wet thoroughly with liquid
garnished with cherries that had been macerated in liqueur
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Recent Examples of macerate
The grapes were macerated for four to five days using the must from gravity pressing, then treated to cold clarification and stabilization, with no second fermentation, spending one month in bottle to emerge at 11% alcohol.
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
The berries need to macerate for at least 1 hour and up to 1 day before serving.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
Cooking time: 40 minutes, plus 2 to 4 hours hands-off time to macerate the berries.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
It’s made from a wheat base spirit that is macerated (like a gin) with herbs, spices, and tomatoes.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
The berries need to macerate for at least 1 hour and up to 1 day before serving.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
Cooking time: 40 minutes, plus 2 to 4 hours hands-off time to macerate the berries.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
It’s made from a wheat base spirit that is macerated (like a gin) with herbs, spices, and tomatoes.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for macerate
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Each bedroom has a beautiful bathroom and an adjoining private soaking tub.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Guests return for the sprawling bedrooms, marble soaking tubs, and exceptional old-school service (shoe shining, unpacking and proper concierge know-how).—
Katharine Sohn,
Architectural Digest,
15 Aug. 2025
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Ad dollars are limited, while the creator space is saturated.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Every feed is saturated with look-alike posts and algorithm-chasing fluff.—
Henry McIntosh,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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If flooding is observed, then turn around, don't drown.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Aug. 2025
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Rodriguez, a Woodbury resident, drowned in White Bear Lake in late June.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Macerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/macerate. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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