as in thawed
freed from a frozen state by exposure to warmth
I tossed a defrosted steak under the broiler for dinner
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Adjective
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The next morning, reheat the chicken in the microwave or in a skillet with a splash of broth, then mix it with mayo, the thawed puréed veggies, and fresh parsley.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Dec. 2025 -
Instead of directly producing explosions by melting shallow permafrost, a warming environment means lakes and thawed zones become more common and frozen ground along fault lines becomes weaker.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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At the least, make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food and unfrozen water.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food and unfrozen water.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Defrosted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defrosted. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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