melt into

verb

melted into; melting into; melts into
: to become difficult or impossible to see by changing into or becoming combined with (something else)
The colors in the painting melt into one another.
Her frown melted into a smile.
She melted into the crowd.

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Not just brunette, but deep chocolate melting into warm walnut. Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026 The chicken thighs stay juicy and tender while their skin gets wonderfully crisp, and the sweet onions practically melt into the rich, savory sauce. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026 Climatologists and other water-supply experts say the current long-term drought is being exacerbated by climate change, which is altering how much water falls on the Rocky Mountains as snow before melting into the Colorado River. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 Parmesan, finely grated (about ½ cup), tossing constantly until melted into sauce and adding more pasta cooking liquid a couple of tablespoonfuls at a time to loosen sauce if needed. Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for melt into

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“Melt into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/melt%20into. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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