as in to melt
to go from a solid to a liquid state
will have to let the apple juice concentrate thaw before you can mix it with water
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Recent Examples of thaw
That’s why when inspectors see, say, salmon in that packaging thawing in the walk-in cooler, it gets hit with a Stop Sale.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Experts recommend pulling the plant as early in the spring as possible, once the ground has thawed.
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Breana Pitts,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
America’s national parks shine in the summertime, with spectacular mountain passes thawed for the season, sparkling lakes and glittering beaches at the peak of their allure, and blankets of wildflowers exploding into bloom.
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Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
The Quibi debacle has not completely thawed that reticence.
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Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Experts recommend pulling the plant as early in the spring as possible, once the ground has thawed.
—
Breana Pitts,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
America’s national parks shine in the summertime, with spectacular mountain passes thawed for the season, sparkling lakes and glittering beaches at the peak of their allure, and blankets of wildflowers exploding into bloom.
—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
The Quibi debacle has not completely thawed that reticence.
—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for thaw
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thaw
melt
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Just be careful not to add water, since even tiny amounts can cause melted chocolate to turn into a grainy, clumpy mess.
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The opening day of the Great American State Fair Thursday was marked by modest attendance as well as electrical issues that caused ice cream to melt and frequent shutdowns of the sole ride, a 100-foot Ferris wheel.
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“Thaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thaw. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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