1
as in to disappear
to cease to be visible
the fog soon melted away with the rising of the sun
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2
as in to thaw
to go from a solid to a liquid state
a forgotten carton of ice cream was melting away on the counter
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Recent Examples of melt
Her heart melts hearing the happy testimonials and watching young artists grow their gift.
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
That tension seems to have largely melted away as the two sat collegially together for a half-hour, followed by a schmooze-a-thon reception with Emmy Awards voters.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 May 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Pakistan’s water resources have already been burdened by climate change, as the country faces rising temperatures, droughts, and melting glaciers and superfloods that are impacting the timing of water flow.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 9 May 2025
The formulation incorporates a melting oil base that delivers lightweight hydration and a glossy finish.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 9 May 2025
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
That tension seems to have largely melted away as the two sat collegially together for a half-hour, followed by a schmooze-a-thon reception with Emmy Awards voters.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 May 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Pakistan’s water resources have already been burdened by climate change, as the country faces rising temperatures, droughts, and melting glaciers and superfloods that are impacting the timing of water flow.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 9 May 2025
The formulation incorporates a melting oil base that delivers lightweight hydration and a glossy finish.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for melt
Verb
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Micah, then 34, went missing in March 2018, and Baylee, then 20, disappeared in April, per Marie Claire.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Otherwise, film journalism will disappear from mainstream press, becoming the preserve of fan sites.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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They were given frozen chicken sandwiches thawed by CBP officers in a microwave, but sometimes they were still partially frozen.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Some 134,000 tons of frozen pelagic fish — such as sardines, anchovies, mackerel, sprats and herring — are thawed and tossed into European tuna cages every year.—
Julia Amberger, Nanni Fontana, Marzio Mian, & Nicola Scevola (Tr. Elettra Pauletto),
The Dial,
3 Apr. 2025
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Hartford Courant Last word Couldn’t help but notice, the majestic 12-point beast that has been watching over Dunkin’ Park from the right field roof since day one — clearly visible even from the press box — mysteriously vanished this week.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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There are definitely species that are at risk of vanishing from an area and not coming back.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 May 2025
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The idea is to use solid oxide fuel cells to generate electricity from LNG while simultaneously capturing the resulting carbon dioxide, liquefying it, and storing it on the ship for later offloading at port.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The two protoplanets were blown apart and slowly recombined into two new objects — Earth and the moon — briefly liquefying both objects.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
5 May 2025
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The issue of student rights has faded from headlines, though obstacles linger.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Hope for a similar easy resolution for the Wentz family quickly faded.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2025
Verb
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These effects are largely attributed to endorphins, which appear to soften contractions of the uterus that lead to period pain.10 These benefits are best achieved with orgasm, in part because the same muscles used for orgasm also cause period cramps.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2025
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To soften the booziness, serve your drink over ice.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
Verb
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But the Supreme Court dissolved the order before any delay on an appeal by the attorney general.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
14 May 2025
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With only three months to negotiate a lasting trade agreement, the current reprieve could dissolve if talks stall or reverse.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
13 May 2025
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“Melt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melt. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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