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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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
For more than two hours, YELLOWUHURU cycles through warm and woozy variants of house music, with an emphasis on echoing sound, gentle cacophony, and noises that seem to be melting.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs and vanilla.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The clip, which has received over 512,000 views, has melted the hearts of viewers who recognized the universal need for doggy snuggles.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
For filling, in a 10-inch skillet melt butter over medium.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs and vanilla.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The clip, which has received over 512,000 views, has melted the hearts of viewers who recognized the universal need for doggy snuggles.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
For filling, in a 10-inch skillet melt butter over medium.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for melt
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That dock is just outside the disappearing glass walls of the ground-floor space.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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The pilot disappeared over the Pacific Ocean on July 2, 1937, while attempting to become the first woman to fly across the globe.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Frozen raw meats were improperly thawing at room temperature.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Nandy’s tightrope gets knottier given that, prior to her remarks, relations between the regulator and the network had in fact been thawing.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025
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The summer crowds have vanished, which opens up the park's roads, trails, and waterways to families (and wildlife).—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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All those pesky fingerprints will simply vanish.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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Pulse on and off until pieces start to break down, then blend until mixture has liquefied, about 30 seconds.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
18 Sep. 2025
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If overcooked, the marrow will liquefy.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
29 Aug. 2025
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The present is always coming at us so hard and fast that the unexamined past fades more from consciousness in the echo chamber of the now.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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Nobody buys an Alfa Romeo to fade into the crowd.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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This powerhouse Korean skin care product features a blend of hyaluronic acid, shea butter and collagen to plump and soften the skin.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
26 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, remove ice cream from freezer, and let stand at room temperature until slightly softened, about 15 minutes.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Without Malanda organizing the back line, Charlotte’s defensive chemistry dissolved.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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When a president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dies, the First Presidency is dissolved and leadership passes temporarily to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Melt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melt. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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