1
as in disappeared
to cease to be visible
the fog soon melted away with the rising of the sun
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as in thawed
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 melted
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
As flames raged and doors melted shut, people jumped from windows and ran, some employees helping shield others from the growing inferno at the recycling plant, according to its owner.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Such skepticism melted away after episode one of this first runaway celebrity season.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Gizmo’s incredible adoption story has certainly melted hearts online after Neveux documented her journey on TikTok (@saviiirose).
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The South Australian Museum has launched an investigation into the mysterious impact, which left the car’s windscreen partially melted and the driver stunned.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
According to the outlets, the blaze was so intense that the siding on a home next door melted.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Instantly, my nerves melted away.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Place the skillet underneath the broiler and broil for about 4 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted and slightly charred on top.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Remove baking dish from oven, and stir until cheeses are completely melted; sprinkle evenly with chip mixture.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
As flames raged and doors melted shut, people jumped from windows and ran, some employees helping shield others from the growing inferno at the recycling plant, according to its owner.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Such skepticism melted away after episode one of this first runaway celebrity season.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Gizmo’s incredible adoption story has certainly melted hearts online after Neveux documented her journey on TikTok (@saviiirose).
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The South Australian Museum has launched an investigation into the mysterious impact, which left the car’s windscreen partially melted and the driver stunned.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
According to the outlets, the blaze was so intense that the siding on a home next door melted.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Instantly, my nerves melted away.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Place the skillet underneath the broiler and broil for about 4 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted and slightly charred on top.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melted
Adjective
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Her sculptural bookshelf and semicircular floor lamps possess a molten heft—their softened edges appearing raw and time-weathered.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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This result provides the first concrete proof of the technical feasibility of using thorium in a molten-salt reactor system.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Even worse for him, the cash ripped from his waist and disappeared into the darkness.—
Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Although multiple witnesses reported seeing a shark near where Fox disappeared, the coroner did not officially confirm a shark bite until Thursday.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the final step of the process, the paste is thawed and purified into a liquid at a high temperature.—
Alice Park,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
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The potatoes and green beans may soften when thawed.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Specialized districts, from meatpacking to printing, didn’t disappear because demand vanished.—
Parin Moradiya,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Prices of basic goods like cooking oil and chicken dramatically spiked overnight, and some products vanished all together.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Under his rule, Venezuela’s economy imploded, democratic institutions were hollowed out, criminal networks fused with the state, and millions fled the country – many for the United States.—
Monica Duffy Toft,
The Conversation,
5 Jan. 2026
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While Bad Bunny’s previous albums also fused different genres — including bossa nova, mambo, rock, merengue and more — this album’s melange was more homegrown.—
Maria Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Once the flowers have faded, trim the stalks 1 to 2 inches above the bulb, retaining the green foliage.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Lakers faded down the stretch to 27 points from the Spurs’ Keldon Johnson and 16 points and 14 rebounds by Victor Wembanyama.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Add bell pepper, onion, scallions; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes.—
Amanda Stanfield,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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But that’s also true of every Democrat who won on Tuesday — including Mamdani himself, who has softened some of his stances on policing including past calls to defund the NYPD and build no new jails.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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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Microwave for about 60 seconds, or until wax is liquefied.—
Janna Oberdorf,
Parents,
15 Dec. 2025
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“Melted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melted. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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