nonliquid

adjective

Definition of nonliquidnext
as in solid

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Recent Examples of nonliquid Beneficient helps the ultrawealthy turn nonliquid assets into cash and recently went public in September. — Dallas News, 14 Nov. 2022 Biden proposes closing a tax loophole for wealthy Americans who are not required to pay taxes on art work and other nonliquid assets unless they are put up for sale. — Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonliquid
  1. solid
  2. gelatinous
  3. coagulated
  4. jellied
  5. thick
Adjective
  • There's some solid Santa Maria-style BBQ tri-tip, as well as Tex Mex classics like nachos and quesadillas alongside a variety of burgers and fries.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook and Alex Toth are solid rotation options in midfield.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of solid
Adjective
  • Sunfish have a gelatinous layer under their skin that could be a source of water and nutrients for the orcas, Higuera says.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 23 July 2026
  • The gelatinous layer that covers sunfish is called a capsule, and their skin hosts all kinds of distinct microorganisms.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 July 2026
Definition of gelatinous
Adjective
  • It is made from coagulated soy milk and pressed into blocks.
    — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 22 June 2026
  • Its origins trace back to ancient China, where cooks discovered that coagulated soy milk could be pressed into soft, protein-rich curds and cubes.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Definition of coagulated
Adjective
  • This jellied gasoline would stick to skin and burn it to the bone.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
  • There are close-ups of hands kneading dough, a snail sliming its way up a window and Cathy prodding a jellied fish with her finger.
    — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Definition of jellied
Adjective
  • Swathes of those still standing are marked for death, their fate written like braille in the form of scores of tiny holes — no thicker than a dot left by a ballpoint pen — beneath the bark.
    — Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Eastern handles are shorter and thicker, catering more to those who use a Penhold grip, where the head of the paddle is facing down and the paddle is held like a pen.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of thick

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