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
In a heartwarming twist of fate, an orange cat moves in next door to his litter brother—their close bond melts hearts among internet users.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
In the days after the theft, a handful of experts warned that the artifacts valued at more than $100 million (88 million euros) could be melted or broken into parts.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
But actually being here, that stuff melts away.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Traditional drills and melting probes are heavy, complex and consume vast amounts of power.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
In the days after the theft, a handful of experts warned that the artifacts valued at more than $100 million (88 million euros) could be melted or broken into parts.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
But actually being here, that stuff melts away.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Traditional drills and melting probes are heavy, complex and consume vast amounts of power.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for melt
Verb
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More than century later, Veblen’s theory hasn’t disappeared.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Pike played Amy Elliott Dunne opposite Ben Affleck’s Nick in director David Fincher's film adaptation of Gillian Flynn’s 2012 novel about a wife who mysteriously disappears.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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When Posa slammed Washington quarterback Demond Williams to the ground for a game-clincher on fourth-and-6, some 70,000 fans erupted as if thawed from a long freeze.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Skip the thawing step for the phyllo shells and simply fill the frozen pastry with pepper jelly, brie, and pecans.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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If at any point María Luisa hesitated, doubtful about the tastefulness of this colossus, those doubts vanished the moment a representative of the city council delivered a witty and audacious explanation of the arch.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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More importantly for automakers’ bottom lines, the financial penalties for not meeting fuel efficiency rules have all but vanished.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Instead of pumping carbon dioxide gas into the air, the plant will liquefy the compound.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
30 Oct. 2025
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To do this, liquify pomegranate seeds in a blender.—
Jinan Banna,
Verywell Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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For one night, under cold rain and flickering red lights, the noise faded.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Once summer flowers fade and growth stops, start cleaning up the garden.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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The seasonal shift to cheaper winter-blend gasoline could help offset cost increases related to the refinery fire, softening the impact for drivers.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The seat is made of high-density foam that softens with use and has a supportive spring underpinning.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Bouillon cubes dissolved in white wine and milk lend an incredibly savory flavor, which is accompanied by Parmesan and pepper.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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This idea animates every encounter between Ma and Boomba until the distinction between good and bad, right and wrong, begins to dissolve.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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Vercellino later founded The Lion Heart Experience, a touring company composed of his former students that masterfully fuses storytelling, original music, and painting to inspire self-worth in young audiences.—
Kris Ann Valdez,
Parents,
4 Nov. 2025
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Her methodology fuses performance with healing, drawing from her experiences and a deep commitment to emotional recovery and high achievement.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Melt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melt. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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