as in heated
melted by heat
molten metal molten lava
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Recent Examples of molten
That interpretation implied the young moon once hosted a vigorous internal dynamo — a molten, convecting core capable of generating a global magnetic field, much like Earth’s today.
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Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The high-shine finish that once felt futuristic has become a modern manicure staple in recent years, showing up everywhere from minimalist, glazed neutrals to full-on molten metallics.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
The presence of anorthosite on the moon suggested that the entire orb was once a magma ocean, or completely molten.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
From there, the wax Oscar is melted out and replaced with molten bronze.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
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Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The high-shine finish that once felt futuristic has become a modern manicure staple in recent years, showing up everywhere from minimalist, glazed neutrals to full-on molten metallics.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
The presence of anorthosite on the moon suggested that the entire orb was once a magma ocean, or completely molten.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
From there, the wax Oscar is melted out and replaced with molten bronze.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for molten
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There are all kinds of niceties to look forward to, including an expansive glass roof, a drop-down rear window, two glove boxes, spacious heated rear seating, lots of storage in the rear and the frunk, and high ground clearance for off-roading.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Mar. 2026
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The large primary suite had a walk-in closet separating the bedroom and the bathroom with heated floors.—
Carisa Crawford Chappell,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Within the samples was anorthosite, a type of igneous rock.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Please take my answer for granite (igneous granite).—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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With the three telescopes, the team pinpointed four globular clusters in one of the biggest and brightest objects in the universe known as the Perseus Cluster, a dense grouping of thousands of galaxies trapped in a cloud of superheated gas.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
5 Mar. 2026
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The sudden discharges of superheated plasma occur even in seemingly sunny conditions, rip apart air molecules, and can easily span hundreds of miles.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
7 Jan. 2026
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There is no doubt in my mind, however, that Dubas is absolutely seething.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Sister Rochelle, played by April Grace with seething intensity, sets her straight.—
Lisa Rosen,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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On a recent Friday behind the meat counter at The Knife Parrilla Argentina, chef Leonardo Velazco hovers over a parade of a dozen meats, pineapple and green peppers sizzling over white-hot coals.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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There is a chasm between possessing white-hot potential and achieving concrete, consistent results at the highest level, but Seixas is bridging that gap with apparent ease.—
Andy McGrath,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Beyond birria, popular menu items include the ChoriPollo, burritos and sizzling fajitas made fresh.—
Sunny Hubler,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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Vucevic then spearheaded a supremely efficient first quarter by Boston’s offense, which shot a sizzling 70% from the field (14-for-20) and made all six of its 3-point attempts.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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Built into a hillside to withstand the searing desert heat, the visitor center is run by friendly rangers who can provide information on what’s blooming, suggest where to get a bite to eat in town, and offer trail recommendations.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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To prepare trout, Walker suggests grilling, baking, or pan-searing it with simple seasonings like lemon, herbs, or garlic.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Molten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molten. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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