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
Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Their dog's reaction to meeting his new sister has melted hearts among social-media users.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Bryce Young has to be better After building up an immense sense of goodwill, locally and nationally, with his second-half performance from last year, Young essentially melted away in the Jacksonville heat.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
After the ice melted some 600,000 years ago, the 28-ton red Siouxan quartzite boulder stood more than 10 feet above the water.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In a medium bowl combine flour, sugar, walnuts, melted butter, and salt.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Thankfully, the snow eventually melted and measurements could resume at this cutting-edge observatory.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Flip patties and cook 1 minute; carefully place 2 tablespoons of the cheese on each patty, cover with a transparent lid and cook until cheese is melted and patties are cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes more.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Place back into oven until cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The burger weighed at least a quarter pound, with the cheese perfectly melted.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Their dog's reaction to meeting his new sister has melted hearts among social-media users.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Bryce Young has to be better After building up an immense sense of goodwill, locally and nationally, with his second-half performance from last year, Young essentially melted away in the Jacksonville heat.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
After the ice melted some 600,000 years ago, the 28-ton red Siouxan quartzite boulder stood more than 10 feet above the water.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In a medium bowl combine flour, sugar, walnuts, melted butter, and salt.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Thankfully, the snow eventually melted and measurements could resume at this cutting-edge observatory.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Flip patties and cook 1 minute; carefully place 2 tablespoons of the cheese on each patty, cover with a transparent lid and cook until cheese is melted and patties are cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes more.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Place back into oven until cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melted
Verb
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Phillips disappeared with his children, Jayda, 12, Maverick, 10, and Ember, 9, after an alleged dispute with their mother back in 2021, PEOPLE previously reported.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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As veterans organizations plan events this month to remember the tens of thousands of Americans who died, disappeared or were captured in combat, some remains are still being identified through new scientific advances.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Spring Planting Planting hostas in spring gives them a good window of time to establish once the ground has thawed and warmed but before hot weather sets in.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Some foods weren’t held at a safe temperature, and some meat wasn’t being thawed properly.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This cake is best slightly underbaked so the center is molten like a lava cake.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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To bring sand to its molten state, the furnace must be heated to over 2,700 degrees Fahrenheit (1,500 degrees Celisus) for as long as 50 hours, which requires burning fossil fuels such as natural gas, releasing greenhouse gases.—
Aki Ishida,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While the likes of McDonald’s and Subway have hardly vanished from terminals, concessions companies are increasingly wooing popular local eateries and celebrity chefs to bring their signature menu items to the traveling public.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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The experience was transformative for them after her ex-husband, Steven Warren, vanished in 2021 and was found dead in 2024.—
Brian Brant,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In Indianapolis, the Broncos’ elation dissolved into disbelief after what appeared to be a last-second win over the Colts — thanks to Indy kicker Spencer Shrader pushing a 60-yard field goal wide right as time expired — instead became a cruel lesson in the intricacies of the NFL rulebook.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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If the stain isn’t completely dissolved by the end, at the very least, this method will dilute the mark significantly.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the worries quickly faded as the day began with calm waters.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But while overall buyer demand has faded, new home construction has helped prop up housing market values in Sun Belt markets, Zillow found.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Melted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melted. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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