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
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
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The film is also an introspective interrogation of Cruise's stardom, confronting its main character with uncomfortable realities: his world is artificial, insulated, and fleeting, and his multimillion-dollar good looks could disappear in an instant.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Plaza plays a cop who Qualley has a passionate love affair with until things turn sour when her niece disappears.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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Yuki Iwamura | Bloomberg | Getty Images The initial public offering market seems to be thawing – at least for now.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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Tell that to Kamilla, who still hasn't thawed out from the challenge.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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The remains of a Connecticut woman who vanished while hiking in Japan over two years ago have been identified, her family said Saturday.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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Those communication botches, whether on the break or in the half court, often include Towns, who once again vanished as a scorer.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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For decades scientists have been puzzled by a tiny parasite that affects millions worldwide, with the power to liquefy human organs and evade the immune system in ways that science hasn't been able to explain.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 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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Advisors who can build trust and act as a central coordinator for these services are invaluable—and often become long-term partners even after the spotlight fades.—
Jason Katz,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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When possible, keep your collection in a cool, dry place (away from direct sunlight) to prevent early deterioration or fading over time.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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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
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The Imperial Senate is dissolved The Emperor dissolves the Senate, the last functioning remnant of the Republic, and moves to centralize powers under the planetary governors.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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As cities collapsed, old identities and territories dissolved.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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“Melt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melt. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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