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
That included using demerara sugar to make syrups out of rinds, macerating leftover bits for cordials, and clarifying juices to extend shelf lives.
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Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2024
It’s produced at a new distillery which opened in Portland, Oregon in 2022, where a botanical blend of cardamom, French lavender, anise seed, sarsaparilla, orange peel, and of course juniper is macerated in neutral grain spirit for 18 hours before distillation.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2024
Do the strawberries need to macerate in the sugar for an hour?
—Kathy Gunst, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
Categorized as a London dry gin, its unique character and flavor come from the choice of botanicals, which are macerated in spirit for 24 hours.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
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Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2024
It’s produced at a new distillery which opened in Portland, Oregon in 2022, where a botanical blend of cardamom, French lavender, anise seed, sarsaparilla, orange peel, and of course juniper is macerated in neutral grain spirit for 18 hours before distillation.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2024
Do the strawberries need to macerate in the sugar for an hour?
—Kathy Gunst, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
Categorized as a London dry gin, its unique character and flavor come from the choice of botanicals, which are macerated in spirit for 24 hours.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
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The spa-like bathroom was equipped with dual sinks, a rainfall shower, a soaking tub, Dr. Barbara Storm products, and an exclusive perfume spray specially created for Eden Rock by Parisian perfumery Diptyque.Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Once back in their rooms, often with postcard-worthy views of Central Park, guests can luxuriate in the interiors designed by Alexandra Champalimaud, many with art deco flourishes, deep soaking tubs, and wall murals depicting city life.Mary Holland, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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You may be tempted to pump the wand into the tube to get the brush saturated, but don't—MAC says this causes the formula to dry out.Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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Over the years, the organization has made concerted efforts to appeal to audiences outside of its U.S. home, where the market is already greatly saturated.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The moon's light will likely drown out dimmer meteors.Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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These headphones will drown all that out and give you bliss.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Macerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/macerate. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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