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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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Cook and stir over medium until thickened and bubbly.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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But her thickened skin, along with her toughened reputation, felt supple now.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
3 Mar. 2026
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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
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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Specifically saying these white, thin, traditionally feminine bodies are not just aspirational but symbols of morality, tradition, purity.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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This game isn't in Las Vegas, this is in Sacramento, so the thin air that carried the ball out of the park the past few days is not a factor.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Another must-visit is La Martinière, an Île de Ré ice cream institution, which pays homage to local harvests with flavors like potato and oysters with seaweed praline (creamy, briny, and strange, but worth a taste), plus crowd pleasers like caramel with fleur de sel (sea salt).—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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But the Qatari plane separates itself most visibly with its lavish inside amenities — including creamy tan and leather furnishings, rugs, and artwork designed by the famed French interior design firm Cabinet Alberto Pinto.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Orkin uses a proprietary liquid barrier system called Termidor, alongside their own specialized monitoring stations.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Split across cool, neutral, and warm undertones, the buildable, medium-coverage liquid melts into skin, making dark spots, discoloration, and under-eye circles virtually disappear.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Then the Master's glutinous remains escape, causing the TARDIS to crash in 1999 San Francisco, where the Seventh Doctor is quickly gunned down by a criminal gang.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
14 May 2026
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The sauce was overly glutinous and thick, making this our least favorite char siu bao.—
Tara Duggan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Products to Avoid Skip soap, detergent, and most harsh cleaners, such as ammonia, disinfectant wipes, and undiluted bleach, when tending to your bird bath.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
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The spirit is bottled at still strength, undiluted, preserving its intensity and texture.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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“Semiliquid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semiliquid. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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