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Recent Examples of semiliquid
Traditional Neapolitan pizzas are made with a semiliquid passata of San Marzano tomatoes and fresh buffalo mozzarella with a very high moisture content.
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New York Times, 17 Aug. 2021
Preliminary results indicate that space travelers will drink from plastic squeeze bottles and that space cooks will specialize in semiliquid preparations resembling baby food.
—Scientific American, 1 July 2020
These pieces, divided between older continental crust and younger oceanic crust, ride atop the gooey asthenosphere, a semiliquid layer of magma and partly melted rock.
—Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2019
New York Times, 17 Aug. 2021
Preliminary results indicate that space travelers will drink from plastic squeeze bottles and that space cooks will specialize in semiliquid preparations resembling baby food.
—Scientific American, 1 July 2020
These pieces, divided between older continental crust and younger oceanic crust, ride atop the gooey asthenosphere, a semiliquid layer of magma and partly melted rock.
—Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semiliquid
Adjective
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While the spoon is designed for solid and semisolid foods that act as a bridge between the spoon and the tongue, the cup works with liquids such as soups and beverages.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
16 Dec. 2025
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Note: If the mess is semisolid, use something like a sturdy piece of cardboard or paper plate to scoop up and dispose of the matter, then use paper towels to absorb any remaining liquid mess.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But her thickened skin, along with her toughened reputation, felt supple now.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Heat over medium, stirring frequently, until thickened and bubbly.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Without reliably cold temperatures, snow is wetter and thinner, conditions are rainier — and for athletes that can be dangerous.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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And the attorneys who are assigned are often spread thin and unable to provide quality representation, let alone peer support.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Unlike regions such as southeast Florida or southern California, New York’s nearshore waters are frequently turbid and moderately rough, limiting the visibility of sharks from the air.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Why does Mitch find the view beautiful, though the water is turbid and he is enveloped in the scent of incense and candles?—
Katie Kitamura,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Langelo says to mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of neem oil per 1 quart of water, and add a drop of liquid dish soap as an emulsifier.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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Stage one fueling is complete with RP-1 and liquid oxygen.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Everything is combined in one saucepan and simmered together until the rice is plump and the sauce is creamy.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Inspired by the Southern favorite MoonPie, this over-the-top dessert features a graham cracker crust, creamy chocolate filling, and a touch of whiskey.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Observing an actual Parisian rejecting butter—one of France’s holy trinity of dairy products, along with cheese and crème fraîche—was a window into the new wellness culture seeping into what might have been the world’s last bastion of free-flowing wine and glutinous bread.—
Hannah Seligson,
Vanity Fair,
12 Feb. 2026
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Lars Nicolaysen/picture alliance via Getty Images But the glutinous cakes can easily get stuck in people's throats, restricting breathing — and sometimes causing death.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Place the racks in a large, heavy-duty black plastic trash bag and spray them liberally with undiluted vinegar.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
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Overfeeding Using an undiluted fertilizer too frequently or during an orchid's dormancy can harm your beloved plant.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Semiliquid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semiliquid. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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