as in soaked
to wet thoroughly with liquid
garnished with cherries that had been macerated in liqueur
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Recent Examples of macerated
From an acclaimed vineyard named for the shape of the hills behind it, their 2023 was macerated for 17 days and aged in 75 percent new French oak for 20 months.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Ripe strawberries are pureed for the base, and more are macerated with vodka or tequila and folded in after churning.
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Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
Frozen strawberries can be macerated, though the texture will be softer than fresh berries.
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Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
Plus, each batch of Aventus is weighed, mixed, macerated and filtered by hand.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Great on their own, over yogurt, or better yet, macerated and served over ice cream, in cakes and as the star of the strawberry shortcake, strawberries are completely craveable.
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Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
Serve with the strawberry coulis and macerated strawberries for a full-on strawberry celebration — because there is no such thing as too many strawberries in spring.
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Amisha Gurbani,
San Francisco Chronicle,
10 Apr. 2026
This recipe, in which the berries are macerated with balsamic vinegar (a classic combination in Italy) goes a step further and doesn’t require you to churn it.
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Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
There are croissants, bagels, fresh mint, and macerated cherries, suggesting the existence of a sleepover macerater hidden somewhere in Heather’s penthouse.
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Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Ripe strawberries are pureed for the base, and more are macerated with vodka or tequila and folded in after churning.
—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
Frozen strawberries can be macerated, though the texture will be softer than fresh berries.
—
Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
Plus, each batch of Aventus is weighed, mixed, macerated and filtered by hand.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Great on their own, over yogurt, or better yet, macerated and served over ice cream, in cakes and as the star of the strawberry shortcake, strawberries are completely craveable.
—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
Serve with the strawberry coulis and macerated strawberries for a full-on strawberry celebration — because there is no such thing as too many strawberries in spring.
—
Amisha Gurbani,
San Francisco Chronicle,
10 Apr. 2026
This recipe, in which the berries are macerated with balsamic vinegar (a classic combination in Italy) goes a step further and doesn’t require you to churn it.
—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
There are croissants, bagels, fresh mint, and macerated cherries, suggesting the existence of a sleepover macerater hidden somewhere in Heather’s penthouse.
—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for macerated
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The match at Lincoln Financial Field included a 2-hour, 10-minute halftime intermission as a storm soaked the Delaware Valley.
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The Shinnecock record is 63, set by Tommy Fleetwood in the final round of the 2018 Open after the USGA soaked the course to make up for a third round that dried out and got out of control.
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Feeling like finding this 950-square-foot apartment was kismet, Miranda-Martin signed the lease and set about creating a sophisticated and color-saturated sanctuary.
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Spray the hydrogen peroxide directly onto the mold in the shower, making sure the areas are saturated.
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Yesterday evening, two more people drowned while trying to cool off, including a six-year-old child, bringing the number of drowning victims to at least 42 across France since June 18, according to CNN affiliate BFMTV.
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There, deputies discovered that Bland had drowned her daughter Emii in a bathtub, according to an arrest report.
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Clothing impregnated with permethrin is another option.
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Now, as a parent to two small children myself, Margo’s choice stirred up a lot of feelings for me, especially because this exact narrative — a young, twenty-something woman decides to keep her baby after getting impregnated by a married professor — is also playing out on HBO’s Rooster.
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It is filled with a plump and juicy cod fish and drenched with Mexican crema, pico de gallo and cabbage.
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In the film, Jackman's brooding Robin Hood engages in an intense and unsettling fight sequence while drenched in mud.
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In 15,000 square feet over two stories, the emporium will introduce diners to culinary highlights from throughout Asia, much like how its mall neighbor, Eataly, has steeped diners in the regional specialties of Italy.
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In our research, participants’ stories were steeped with nostalgia for the days of company picnics, Oscar-style end-of-quarter celebrations, and disco-at-the-office parties.
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