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 distillation involves macerating the botanicals and distilling them in small batches, ensuring the quality and consistency of each bottle.
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Rachel King, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Brunello di Montalcino Tuscany Italy Made from grapes sourced from vineyards in Montalcino that have northwest and southwest sun exposure and soils comprising jasper and shale, this 100 percent Sangiovese is fermented and macerated for at least 20 days after harvest.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
Winemaker Carlo Ferrini’s blend is of 50% Cab, 40% Merlot and 10% Carménère, fermented in cement tanks, macerated for 15 to 18 days then aged in Slovenian and French barrels for six months, softening the wine.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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
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Rachel King, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Brunello di Montalcino Tuscany Italy Made from grapes sourced from vineyards in Montalcino that have northwest and southwest sun exposure and soils comprising jasper and shale, this 100 percent Sangiovese is fermented and macerated for at least 20 days after harvest.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025
Winemaker Carlo Ferrini’s blend is of 50% Cab, 40% Merlot and 10% Carménère, fermented in cement tanks, macerated for 15 to 18 days then aged in Slovenian and French barrels for six months, softening the wine.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for macerate
Verb
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Soiled suits can be soaked for half an hour first if needed.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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The Field House has lofted queen-size beds plus a separate bedroom; and the Bluebird Cottage comes with a fireside soaking tub and heated stone floors.—
Alisha Prakash,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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Research the local market to see if there’s room for growth or if the market is already saturated.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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But later that year, Republicans saturated campaigns with ads about gender, including attacks on Biden administration policies.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Her 14-year-old brother drowned, according to authorities, and her father is in a coma.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Except the music playing her off the stage drowns out his name!—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
7 May 2025
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“Macerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/macerate. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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