MACERATE Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

macerate

verb

ˈma-sə-ˌrāt

Definition of macerate

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 For the best texture, macerate the strawberries shortly before serving. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 24 June 2026 This technique is called macerating, allowing the fruit to soften and the natural juices to come out. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026 Stir well and set aside for at least 1 hour to macerate. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 8 June 2026 This recipe solves that problem by macerating the diced rhubarb and strawberries with sugar before folding them into the muffin batter. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for macerate

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In cars or on foot, the streets and sidewalks were almost impossible to pass without getting soaked.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
Fill a tub with cold water and roughly 50 grams of Epsom salts, then let your sheets soak overnight.

— Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of soak

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Colors were suitably accurate and nicely saturated, and the image offered good contrast across the board from dark to bright scenes, along with impressively good shadow detail and a sense of three-dimensionality in dark scenes.

— M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
That translated into a vibrant palette of rock ‘n roll, soul, metal, hip-hop, and of course the rich Seattle sound that saturates daily life for Jones.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026

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Theiss’ wife filed a police complaint alleging that the men were shocked while trying to get out of the pool and drowned, NDTV reported.

— Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 31 Oct. 2026
And Saturday, with the game temporarily relocated to Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Gators couldn’t even drown their sorrows in the usual Jacksonville sunshine.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2026

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