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
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.
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Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026
Softened butter is also crucial for making smooth frostings, as cold butter will not emulsify properly and will lead to clumpy results (this is true of cake batters, too).
—Molly Allen, Southern Living, 1 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
Cook, stirring often, until butter is melted and emulsified, about 2 minutes.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026
Softened butter is also crucial for making smooth frostings, as cold butter will not emulsify properly and will lead to clumpy results (this is true of cake batters, too).
—Molly Allen, Southern Living, 1 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
Cook, stirring often, until butter is melted and emulsified, about 2 minutes.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Several of the films are among the most expensive ever made, and all of them combined have grossed more than seven billion dollars.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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All these factors combined lead to more walks.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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This new iteration was partly handled by Room40 label boss Lawrence English, who reconstructed the original master tapes and blended them with recent performances by Lockwood and Vanessa Tomlinson, who plays the gong.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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He wasn’t done there, though, as Wells added an RBI single in the ninth inning of what became an 8-3, series-securing victory for the Yankees.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Past presidents who have attended have generally spoken about the importance of free speech and the First Amendment, adding in some light roasts about individual journalists.—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Emulsify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulsify. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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