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
One key here is to macerate the watermelon with salt and sugar for 20 minutes, which draws out excess liquid, concentrates the melon’s flavor and allows the seasoning to penetrate the fruit.
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Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
The new system starts with a macerating toilet that breaks down solids like a garbage disposal, ensuring smoother flow.
—New Atlas, 2 July 2025
This means that each botanical is macerated in the spirit for a different length of time and at a specific ABV, which Gabriel believes allows the flavor of the particular spice, herb, or flower to truly shine through.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 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
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Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
The new system starts with a macerating toilet that breaks down solids like a garbage disposal, ensuring smoother flow.
—New Atlas, 2 July 2025
This means that each botanical is macerated in the spirit for a different length of time and at a specific ABV, which Gabriel believes allows the flavor of the particular spice, herb, or flower to truly shine through.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for macerate
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Don't let your soil dry out then soak it.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Once soaked, take them out and rinse the parts thoroughly.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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More than 600 missiles and drones, civilian infrastructure hit, air defenses saturated.—
Brett Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Accessorize With a Fall Palette Rich, warm, and saturated, fall’s color scheme is distinct and unequivocally nature-inspired.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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After a man drowned off a popular Anna Maria Island beach over the Labor Day weekend, city officials are speeding up plans to ban swimming in the area.—
Ryan Ballogg,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday, as one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims spoke outside the Capitol, pleading for government candor, fighter jets roared overhead, briefly drowning her out.—
Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Macerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/macerate. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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