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Recent Examples of semisolid
Council members were fed up with being a regional processing point for sludge, the semisolid mixture of human waste, other organic material and chemicals that gets filtered out of wastewater.
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Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
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, 16 Dec. 2025
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
Underneath the crust is the mantle, an 1,800-mile-thick layer of semisolid silicate materials ranging in temperature from 1,800 degrees to 6,700 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
The resulting semisolid curds and clear whey are further manipulated for different kinds of tofu.
—Andrea Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2023
Thick semisolid formulas, gel deodorants go on wet and dry quickly for complete and lasting protection.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 June 2022
Roughly 90 percent of quakes on Earth are produced by the movement of tectonic plates, massive slabs of the planet’s lithosphere that slide around atop the semisolid asthenosphere layer and occasionally bump into one another.
—Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 24 May 2022
Bologna is a semisolid meat product made from one or more livestock sources, most commonly beef or pork, and may contain poultry meat.
—Elsbeth Sites, Discover Magazine, 27 Oct. 2015
Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
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, 16 Dec. 2025
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
Underneath the crust is the mantle, an 1,800-mile-thick layer of semisolid silicate materials ranging in temperature from 1,800 degrees to 6,700 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
The resulting semisolid curds and clear whey are further manipulated for different kinds of tofu.
—Andrea Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2023
Thick semisolid formulas, gel deodorants go on wet and dry quickly for complete and lasting protection.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 June 2022
Roughly 90 percent of quakes on Earth are produced by the movement of tectonic plates, massive slabs of the planet’s lithosphere that slide around atop the semisolid asthenosphere layer and occasionally bump into one another.
—Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 24 May 2022
Bologna is a semisolid meat product made from one or more livestock sources, most commonly beef or pork, and may contain poultry meat.
—Elsbeth Sites, Discover Magazine, 27 Oct. 2015
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semisolid
Adjective
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Traditional Neapolitan pizzas are made with a semiliquid passata of San Marzano tomatoes and fresh buffalo mozzarella with a very high moisture content.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2021
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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,
Scientific American,
1 July 2020
Adjective
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Health experts are growing increasingly alarmed about the outbreak, arguing that cases have been spreading undetected as public health authorities are stretched thin.—
Lauren Weber,
Washington Post,
18 May 2026
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Few of the film’s ideas truly connect with one another, leaving its lead stars adrift in the process, forcing them to conjure three dimensional details from a script that, intentionally or otherwise, feels paper thin.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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CycloRP, a rocket propellant intended to replace RP-1 and RP-2 refined kerosene used in liquid rocket engines; and CK-10, which replaces JP-10 fuel used in cruise missiles and standoff munitions.—
David Szondy
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
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Apply the liquid bait in strategic areas such as behind kitchen appliances, under sinks, or along baseboard lines where pest activity occurs.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Then wipe using warm soapy water or a diluted vinegar solution.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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Otherwise, spot clean them with diluted detergent and water.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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“Semisolid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semisolid. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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