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
Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
If your container is warped, melted, or peeling, put it in the trash.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Remove from the heat, and stir in the cheddar, cream, butter, and white or black pepper until the cheese has completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
The bacon cheeseburger is a must-try, stacked high with smoky bacon and melted cheese.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 14 Jan. 2026
The heat of the fire melted siding and shattered windows of several nearby homes as more than 100 firefighters pumped millions of gallons of water on the blaze.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Now, nearly all of it has melted.
—Chris Mueller, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 13 Jan. 2026
This includes melted snow and ice near doors.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
Once that’s been melted to water, larger chunks of the ice slough off much more easily.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
The bread is fluffy, with pesto smeared throughout the inside and outside and melted cheese on top.
—Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
If your container is warped, melted, or peeling, put it in the trash.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Remove from the heat, and stir in the cheddar, cream, butter, and white or black pepper until the cheese has completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
The bacon cheeseburger is a must-try, stacked high with smoky bacon and melted cheese.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 14 Jan. 2026
The heat of the fire melted siding and shattered windows of several nearby homes as more than 100 firefighters pumped millions of gallons of water on the blaze.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Now, nearly all of it has melted.
—Chris Mueller, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 13 Jan. 2026
This includes melted snow and ice near doors.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
Once that’s been melted to water, larger chunks of the ice slough off much more easily.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melted
Adjective
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Unlike conventional lithium-ion batteries that falter under heat, thermal batteries use molten salts as electrolytes, which become ionically conductive only when heated.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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And having rolled your eyes in ecstasy at the solid then—abruptly—molten Modica chocolate pudding, edge into the cigar lounge or nurse a Tasca D’Almerita red on a terrace wrapped in cashmere and flickering lanterns.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The latter is an entirely new class of cosmic objects in the early universe that appear to have disappeared before the cosmos was around 2 billion years old.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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Investor confidence has withered in the wake of a corruption scandal, as probes discovered that $2 billion in government funding for flood management projects had disappeared.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
14 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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Liverpool kept winning and the issue faded from public view.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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After nearly 80 years, hope for answers to the infamous 1947 Black Dahlia murder had faded into nothingness.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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An Educational Tool As Wikipedia’s use grew, some educators softened their stance, encouraging its use to find leads to sources that students could dig into directly.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
15 Jan. 2026
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Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
15 Jan. 2026
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 19 Jan. 2026.
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