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as in to disappear
to cease to be visible
the fog soon melted away with the rising of the sun
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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
According to the latest data from the National Weather Service, the heaviest snow and precipitation will start Friday overnight and taper off Sunday morning, but because dangerously cold temperatures will remain until Monday, snow and ice may not melt much for several days.
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Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 23 Jan. 2026
The most dangerous time for black ice is early in the morning, especially after melted ice from the previous day has a chance to refreeze overnight.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Lingering freezing temperatures will also mean ice and snow won't melt after the storm passes.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Designed to melt instantly into skin, all of this is spun into a lightweight cream that deposits medium, buildable luminous matte coverage meant to last for up to 16 hours.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
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Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 23 Jan. 2026
The most dangerous time for black ice is early in the morning, especially after melted ice from the previous day has a chance to refreeze overnight.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Lingering freezing temperatures will also mean ice and snow won't melt after the storm passes.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Designed to melt instantly into skin, all of this is spun into a lightweight cream that deposits medium, buildable luminous matte coverage meant to last for up to 16 hours.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for melt
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And the risks from hostile actors in the Middle East and China haven’t disappeared either.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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That will not happen if the trooper disappears into the cavernous state building that devoured more than $200 million in public funds for a yearslong renovation project.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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While many Dallas-area school districts reopened schools on Thursday as North Texas thaws out from a weekend winter storm, many remained closed for a fourth straight day and canceled athletic activities.—
Myah Taylor,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Jonathan Carver, suggest the name may also refer to beetle larvae emerging from thawing tree bark.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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Miami-Dade County commissioners cleared the way Thursday for a heavy-equipment dealer to build a sprawling new headquarters outside the county’s Urban Development Boundary, which was put in place decades ago to protect vanishing wetlands and farms.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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After 2022’s Grammy-winning Harry’s House and its attendant 22-month Love On Tour, Harry Styles all but vanished from public view, with only the occasional pap shot—strolling Rome’s cobblestones or cutting across Hampstead in an ever-expanding collection of sneakerinas—serving as proof of life.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2026
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Big bubbles could help with grid-scale storage; tiny bubbles can liquify cancer tumors, as Greg Uyeno found when reporting on HistoSonics’ ultrasound treatment.—
Harry Goldstein,
IEEE Spectrum,
1 Jan. 2026
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If using a blender, chop the celery stalks into thirds, add them to the blender with one-half cup of water, and blend until liquified.—
Hannah Coakley,
Verywell Health,
30 Dec. 2025
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The designer honors his Azerbaijani heritage, working with artisans from across Azerbaijan and Georgia to create rich, unique textures, while helping to support rural communities and preserve fading artisanal skills.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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Other factors for the warmer spring include a fading La Niña, a weather pattern in the Pacific Ocean that can bring cool temperatures to the United States.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Add 1 large white onion, finely chopped, 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped, and a large pinch of kosher salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and translucent, 8–12 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The lower house in the Dutch parliament approved a plan to scrap bonus restrictions for most financial sector staff, a major step in softening a rule that has long been excoriated by the industry.—
Sarah Jacob,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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Imagine trying to build a sturdy wall with bricks that keep floating away into thin air—that’s essentially what happens when cathode material dissolves in a thermal battery.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Kyodo | Via Reuters Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is planning to dissolve the country’s Lower House later this month and opt for a snap election likely in February, according to public broadcaster NHK.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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Recorded between Santiago and Barcelona, the track fuses rap, samples and introspective atmospheres with polished touches by Dacel.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2026
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The resort fuses family-friendly with a big focus on wellness and outdoorsy living, and first-rate gastronomy with top-name chefs.—
Jemima Sissons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Melt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melt. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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