1
as in disappeared
to cease to be visible
the fog soon melted away with the rising of the sun
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2
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
Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
And all that heat has rapidly melted what little snow fell even at the highest elevations in states from Montana to Arizona.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
That came as welcome news weeks after record-warm March temperatures melted much of the snow in the Sierra, resulting in the second-smallest April 1 snowpack since 1950.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Add vanilla, almond extract, and melted chocolate; beat just until combined.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
Add remaining 4 tablespoons butter and stir until melted.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The ground beef was chopped fine on the grill and folded together with sweet, softened onions and perfectly melted American cheese, all tucked into a soft roll with crisp lettuce and tomato for balance.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
And the Bacon & Cheese Slider features the same beef patty with bacon, melted American cheese and tangy burger aioli.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
For the third course, guests experience buttery Maine lobster with hen-of-the-wood mushrooms and melted Gruyère.
—Dashae Engler, Midwest Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Gather a rotisserie chicken, a sheet pan, and your favorite toppings and bake until the cheese is fully melted.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
And all that heat has rapidly melted what little snow fell even at the highest elevations in states from Montana to Arizona.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
That came as welcome news weeks after record-warm March temperatures melted much of the snow in the Sierra, resulting in the second-smallest April 1 snowpack since 1950.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Add vanilla, almond extract, and melted chocolate; beat just until combined.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
Add remaining 4 tablespoons butter and stir until melted.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The ground beef was chopped fine on the grill and folded together with sweet, softened onions and perfectly melted American cheese, all tucked into a soft roll with crisp lettuce and tomato for balance.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
And the Bacon & Cheese Slider features the same beef patty with bacon, melted American cheese and tangy burger aioli.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
For the third course, guests experience buttery Maine lobster with hen-of-the-wood mushrooms and melted Gruyère.
—Dashae Engler, Midwest Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melted
Adjective
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Anytime of day, don’t miss the hazelnut dark chocolate tart or molten chocolate souffle dessert.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2026
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This ultra-reflective look has a molten, resin-like finish that’s elevated by a primal tortoiseshell print.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In 2024, any remaining pretense of saving energy disappeared.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Apr. 2026
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There’s a misconception that Bradham disappeared after the bankruptcies.—
Ryan Wilusz,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Daisy, selflessly shielding Agnes from danger, has finally thawed the ice between them.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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The frosty relationship between the two organizations has thawed a bit with former NBA executive Chus Bueno taking over as EuroLeague CEO earlier this year.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In nearby Dixie County, authorities had spent years searching for answers in the 2007 disappearance of Judith Osteen, who vanished after an intruder broke into her home.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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It's been one year since a wealthy Long Island couple vanished without a trace.—
Jennifer McLogan,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Here, electronic and muscle-driven pulses are more tightly fused.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
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For the first time in US history, American physical dominance is being fused with American political anarchy.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The national spotlight that once fixed on Dearborn during the 2024 election has faded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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But the Heat faded down the stretch and lost last night in the NBA Play-In Tournament.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 Apr. 2026
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Why buyers aren’t getting relief There are signs the market has softened compared with a year ago, with fewer offers on average and a smaller share of homes selling above list price, per NAR data.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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There was a turn toward more casual dress in the United States, Abrego said, and attitudes softened.—
Jack Armstrong,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Spot liquefied natural gas prices in Asia are poised to fall roughly 17% to about $15 per million British thermal units, after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that could temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz, traders said.—
Sing Yee Ong,
Bloomberg,
8 Apr. 2026
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In this dense, sparkling web of pipes, tanks, and cooling towers spread over 500 acres, natural gas drawn from around the US is chilled to roughly the surface temperature of the dark side of the moon, liquefied, and pumped into tankers that carry it to the global market.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Melted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melted. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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