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 an elevated dessert, drizzle over vanilla ice cream and top with cut or macerated strawberries or peaches.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Lasso Motel Whiskey, Naranja Cask Finish, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 50% ABV, 375 ml.
Naranja, or Orange Wine, is made in Southern Spain by macerating white wine with orange peel.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Made in France, Fontbonne Herbal Liqueur is made using 26 botanicals sourced from various locations, which are macerated and distilled in small batches to preserve the original recipe and maintain quality.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The distillation involves macerating the botanicals and distilling them in small batches, ensuring the quality and consistency of each bottle.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Lasso Motel Whiskey, Naranja Cask Finish, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 50% ABV, 375 ml.
Naranja, or Orange Wine, is made in Southern Spain by macerating white wine with orange peel.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Made in France, Fontbonne Herbal Liqueur is made using 26 botanicals sourced from various locations, which are macerated and distilled in small batches to preserve the original recipe and maintain quality.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The distillation involves macerating the botanicals and distilling them in small batches, ensuring the quality and consistency of each bottle.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for macerate
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The 646 square foot Lodge Suites now feature four poster beds, a cream and white color scheme with accent wool throws and pillows, spacious bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and heated wood floors along with glass doors leading to a terrace on the river.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Rooms My penthouse suite had a full kitchen and dining area, a large living room, a bathroom with a walk-in shower and a soaking tub, and an oversized balcony with a daybed and bistro set.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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While the sunscreen market is saturated with options—formulas for every skin type, tone, and texture—the topic remains surprisingly polarizing.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2025
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While beauty brands have been the avenue du jour for A-listers who want another venture (think: Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, and now SZA), the market is saturated, so celebrities are looking elsewhere to make an extra buck (or a few million).—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
23 Apr. 2025
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His playbook involves drowning rivals in legal fees.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2025
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Twin brothers died in a drowning incident while fishing in a Mississippi lake last week, officials said.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Macerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/macerate. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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