1
as in disappears
to cease to be visible
the fog soon melted away with the rising of the sun
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as in thaws
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 melts
In a heartwarming twist of fate, an orange cat moves in next door to his litter brother—their close bond melts hearts among internet users.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
But actually being here, that stuff melts away.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
And Lloyd brings a stiff upper lip that melts away to secret tenderness and fear to Celeste, who is not only navigating the realities of being the only Black woman in the group, but also returning home to take care of her ailing mother.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
What scientists have found is that the push-and-pull of Saturn from the moon's new position creates heat that melts ice into water.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The most important thing is to choose a cheese that melts well.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
The warm light gradually melts the wax, releasing a soothing scent without the need for a match.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
As climate change rapidly melts Earth’s ice, sides are being drawn among scientists on whether—and how—science should intervene to save it.
—Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2025
This wafer has a layer of material that melts away when illuminated by a laser.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 Jan. 2020
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
But actually being here, that stuff melts away.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
And Lloyd brings a stiff upper lip that melts away to secret tenderness and fear to Celeste, who is not only navigating the realities of being the only Black woman in the group, but also returning home to take care of her ailing mother.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
What scientists have found is that the push-and-pull of Saturn from the moon's new position creates heat that melts ice into water.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The most important thing is to choose a cheese that melts well.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
The warm light gradually melts the wax, releasing a soothing scent without the need for a match.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
As climate change rapidly melts Earth’s ice, sides are being drawn among scientists on whether—and how—science should intervene to save it.
—Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2025
This wafer has a layer of material that melts away when illuminated by a laser.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 Jan. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melts
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Teach digital boundaries such as reminding children that nothing online truly disappears; screenshots and shares can happen instantly.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Google Pixel Buds Pro handles noise cancellation and audio processing at the same time, with its custom Tensor A1 chip, meaning your music stays pristine while background noise disappears.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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The journey highlighted new and emerging opportunities for global trade as climate change thaws Arctic sea ice.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The film follows Jo Beckett, a devoted schoolteacher whose world unravels when her young son vanishes—only to return profoundly changed.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Maddy soon vanishes, then reappears a decade later, insisting the show’s world is, in fact, reality.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Environmental Protection Agency describes Cs-137 as a flexible, soft, and silvery-white metal that liquifies near room temperature.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
21 Aug. 2025
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These are all weapons specifically designed to annihilate outsiders trying to get inside the cities, weapons meant to cause the most pain for the amusement of the insiders (think a napalm bomb ornately decorated in the shape of a cone, which liquifies outsiders in seconds).—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
7 Aug. 2025
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Estevie’s voice resonates throughout that lush blend of cumbia-pop, and leaves an impression that lingers long after the music fades.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Like all sugar rushes, the high fades fast and you’re left with a stomachache.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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Neptune retrograde in Pisces, on the other hand, dissolves the fog of illusion, which also serves as an invitation to confront an emotional truth with clarity and compassion.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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And power, in its purest sense, is awareness so total that conflict dissolves into clarity.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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The seat is made of high-density foam that softens with use and has a supportive spring underpinning.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The luxe liquid exfoliates skin with tiny pieces of volcanic rock, eliminates garlic and onion odors with bread yeast enzymes, and softens hands with olive oil esters.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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Vercellino later founded The Lion Heart Experience, a touring company composed of his former students that masterfully fuses storytelling, original music, and painting to inspire self-worth in young audiences.—
Kris Ann Valdez,
Parents,
4 Nov. 2025
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Her methodology fuses performance with healing, drawing from her experiences and a deep commitment to emotional recovery and high achievement.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Melts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melts. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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