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as in vanishing
to cease to be visible
the fog soon melted away with the rising of the sun
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as in thawing
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 melting
Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
The climate crisis has caused melting ice and rapidly rising temperatures in the Arctic, leading some to hope for new economic opportunities.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Expect some more melting of snow.
—Chris Shaffer, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Betterfrost has been working with the Ice Research Laboratory at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire to master the science of ice-melting.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 8 Jan. 2026
The territory is in close proximity to emerging Arctic shipping routes, with the rapid melting of ice creating opportunities to substantially reduce Asia-Europe travel time when compared with the Suez Canal.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
The melting also decreased the amount of water stored in the snowpack by about 50% in the Yakima River Basin over the course of that event.
—Alejandro N. Flores, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
That melting is threatening the island’s infrastructure and the lifestyles of native people, who over millennia have adapted their transportation and food systems to the presence of snow and ice.
—Paul Bierman, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
These pores physically trap molten stearic acid, while capillary forces and hydrogen bonding prevent it from flowing out during melting.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
The mountain snowpack functions as nature’s water bank, gradually melting to feed rivers and reservoirs through the dry months.
—Chaewon Chung
updated January 6, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
These dangers increase with unseasonable temperatures when melting weakens the ice even faster.
—Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Warmer waters disrupt economically critical fisheries, and melting ice has damaged roads there and in neighboring Greenland — changes that are fueling competition between the US, Russia, and, increasingly, China for control over new Arctic shipping routes.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Jan. 2026
In spite of the warmer temperatures, areas with snow cover that become wet from melting during the day may freeze at night, posing hazards for pedestrians and motorists, AccuWeather meteorologist Alyssa Glenny said.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Instead of melting frost away, their new method uses electric fields to pull it off cold surfaces.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
Set in 2500, the movie finds the planet underwater after rising seas and melting ice caps covered the land, driving humans onto floating communities.
—Lia Beck, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
Those anti-caking agents in bagged cheese keep it from melting quite as well.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
Technically, the olive green velvet banquettes, chandeliers, and industrial chairs shouldn’t gel, but just like the island’s melting pot of cultures, the refined jumble works to elegant effect.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
The climate crisis has caused melting ice and rapidly rising temperatures in the Arctic, leading some to hope for new economic opportunities.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Expect some more melting of snow.
—Chris Shaffer, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Betterfrost has been working with the Ice Research Laboratory at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire to master the science of ice-melting.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 8 Jan. 2026
The territory is in close proximity to emerging Arctic shipping routes, with the rapid melting of ice creating opportunities to substantially reduce Asia-Europe travel time when compared with the Suez Canal.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
The melting also decreased the amount of water stored in the snowpack by about 50% in the Yakima River Basin over the course of that event.
—Alejandro N. Flores, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
That melting is threatening the island’s infrastructure and the lifestyles of native people, who over millennia have adapted their transportation and food systems to the presence of snow and ice.
—Paul Bierman, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
These pores physically trap molten stearic acid, while capillary forces and hydrogen bonding prevent it from flowing out during melting.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
Salt dries into white rings, while melting snow can cause uneven water stains that stiffen leather, dull suede, and discolor fabric.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
The mountain snowpack functions as nature’s water bank, gradually melting to feed rivers and reservoirs through the dry months.
—Chaewon Chung
updated January 6, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
These dangers increase with unseasonable temperatures when melting weakens the ice even faster.
—Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Warmer waters disrupt economically critical fisheries, and melting ice has damaged roads there and in neighboring Greenland — changes that are fueling competition between the US, Russia, and, increasingly, China for control over new Arctic shipping routes.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Jan. 2026
In spite of the warmer temperatures, areas with snow cover that become wet from melting during the day may freeze at night, posing hazards for pedestrians and motorists, AccuWeather meteorologist Alyssa Glenny said.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Instead of melting frost away, their new method uses electric fields to pull it off cold surfaces.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
Set in 2500, the movie finds the planet underwater after rising seas and melting ice caps covered the land, driving humans onto floating communities.
—Lia Beck, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
Those anti-caking agents in bagged cheese keep it from melting quite as well.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melting
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Here, glycerin clinches the starring role, preventing moisture evaporation; it’s joined by supporting actor hyaluronic acid, whose specialty is all things fine lines (and their prompt erasure).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Rising temperatures increase evaporation, further stressing a watershed already under pressure from growth and development.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The refrain echoes throughout the remainder of the song, vanishing into smoke.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Concerns over inflation came to a head when the prices of basic goods such as cooking oil and chicken dramatically spiked, with some products vanishing from shelves altogether.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Don’t bother thawing your frozen vegetables.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
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Note that freezing and thawing pad Thai may change the texture of the peanuts and vegetables.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
24 Dec. 2025
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Stafford sets Rams mark Stafford surpassed Kurt Warner for the most postseason passing yards and completions in Rams history.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Williams captained six fourth-quarter comebacks and set the franchise’s single-season passing record (3,942 yards).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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The weapon then jammed and the attacker fled, running down the stairs, out onto the street, and disappearing into the dark.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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As biodiversity declines and animal species go extinct, more mosquito food sources are disappearing.—
Tom Hawking,
Popular Science,
15 Jan. 2026
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Corridos tumbados embody the biculturalism experienced by Mexican Americans, fusing lo de aquí with lo de allá.—
Andrea Flores
Jan. 8,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Adorned with 3,000 pendants, including 2,000 in signature Baccarat red crystal from fusing clear crystal with 24-karat gold powder, the opulent work of art is cradled by 15-foot installation and available for public viewing and viral social media moments day and night.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
1 Jan. 2026
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For heirlooms or items that hold special significance, consider preserving them with proper storage techniques that will avoid color fading and fabric damage.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
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Its material is soft and durable, as well as resistant to scratches and fading, according to the brand.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The National Weather Service said their radar showed rain about 5,000-to-10,000 feet above sea level over southern Monterey County on Tuesday but that the rain was evaporating before reaching the ground.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2025
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The evaporating water increases the humidity around the plant.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Dec. 2025
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“Melting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melting. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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