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Recent Examples of semiliquid
The line spread test measures the distance a liquid or semiliquid flows across a flat surface.
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Science & Food, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2013
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
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, 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
Science & Food, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2013
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
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, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semiliquid
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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The images show ultra-fine bright and dark stripes (called striations) in the thin, gaseous layer of the sun's atmosphere known as the photosphere, according to a statement from the National Solar Observatory (NSO), which operates the solar telescope.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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On the engineering side, the plan is to design a better speaker, targeting the ideal frequency response for a turbid ecosystem, and doing so in a way that drives down the cost.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
20 Nov. 2024
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Grass carp make the water more turbid; stiltgrass and common reed can block sight lines and reduce property values; and sea lamprey are a shocking sight when they are attached to sport fish.—
Caitlin Looby,
Journal Sentinel,
12 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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Now, however, Trump holds roughly $900 million of liquid assets, about half of which come from crypto ventures.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The sun's habitable zone — the band where the influx of radiation is just right to support liquid water on the surface of a planet — will steadily march outward as the sun begins this new phase of life.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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This is a completely new spin on the potluck classic, with a sweet and salty peanut sauce that keeps that creamy texture while giving the vegetables a boost of umami.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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Washing up creates a creamy lather that isn’t slimy or off-putting, but really coats the hair and makes an impact.—
Kayla Blanton,
People.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Often, Marvin came up with performances on the spot as DoP Ruslan Fedotov filmed – for instance, writhing in a glutinous pool of mud.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Jan. 2025
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Testers found that The Only Bean’s edamame pasta absorbed the sauces and flavors of their favorite dishes beautifully, and as a bonus, cooked faster than your standard glutinous options.—
Grace McCarty,
SELF,
13 Mar. 2024
Adjective
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These directorial techniques introduce an element of transgressive humor that directly competes with the film’s horror elements, diminishing The Front Room’s impact as an undiluted genre experience without substantive compensation for the loss.—
Justin Lowe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Discerning movie watchers too begin to stay away from theaters and prefer to enjoy the undiluted artistic version of their favorite indie filmmakers digitally.—
Viren Naidu,
IndieWire,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And for a citrus delight, try a slushy riff of the classic paloma.—
Emma Laperruque,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Other refreshers are iced, but this blended Frappuccino takes those flavors and turns them into a kind of slushy.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2025
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“Semiliquid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semiliquid. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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