as in to combine
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to mix liquids together to form an emulsion
Emulsify the oil and vinegar by whisking them together.
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Recent Examples of emulsify
Locals mobilized to save them; a nearby zoo recommended feeding the birds butter to emulsify and flush out the oil in their throats.
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Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Bring to room temperature and either return to blender to emulsify again, or shake vigorously, before using.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Start with a dry face, massage it in to loosen things up, then apply water to emulsify, and reach for a washcloth to get rid of any excess.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026
The mayo adds fat and helps emulsify the eggs, resulting in a creamier texture once cooked, according to the outlet.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
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Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Bring to room temperature and either return to blender to emulsify again, or shake vigorously, before using.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Start with a dry face, massage it in to loosen things up, then apply water to emulsify, and reach for a washcloth to get rid of any excess.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026
The mayo adds fat and helps emulsify the eggs, resulting in a creamier texture once cooked, according to the outlet.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulsify
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First class Etihad Apartments; Singapore Suites; combing first class on Airbus A380s on all the major Gulf airlines in a single trip; combining six different airline first class products in a single round trip.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Until Lopez’s blast, Texas A&M right-hander Clayton Freshcorn had slowed down a USC offense that had scored 48 runs combined while winning three consecutive games out of the losers’ bracket, including 14 on Sunday night against Texas A&M (41-16), to force the winner-take-all final.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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As with the rest of the hotel, rooms and suites blend extreme comfort and modern convenience with antique beauty, atmosphere and brilliant art.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Pride Month kicks off nationwide with parades from major metros to small towns, blending rainbow celebration with protest roots as LGBTQ+ communities face renewed political attacks on rights and inclusion.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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At a celebratory exhibition match last week in the capital, under the watchful eye of the supreme leader, Naegohyang faced off against the under-17s team, who just added an Asian Cup to their impressive array of silverware, trouncing Japan 5-1 in the final.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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There were police on the scene at the time of the shooting and heard the shots, officials said, adding that there was a large police presence including off-duty officers who were working for the festival.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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“Emulsify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulsify. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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