as in to melt
to go from a solid to a liquid state
will have to let the apple juice concentrate thaw before you can mix it with water
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Recent Examples of thaw
To restore its texture after thawing, transfer the hummus to a food processor and blend it with fresh lemon juice and olive oil.
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
Frozen meats and tripe were improperly thawing at room temperature.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 22, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
While campsites around the country are thawing out and preparing for visitors after a long winter, top-ranking destinations, specifically throughout the Southeast, provide a variety of experiences for all different types of campers.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Investors sold off defense stocks such as Northrop Grumman , Lockheed Martin , RTX and L3Harris Technologies after tensions in the Middle East appeared to finally be thawing.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
Frozen meats and tripe were improperly thawing at room temperature.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 22, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
While campsites around the country are thawing out and preparing for visitors after a long winter, top-ranking destinations, specifically throughout the Southeast, provide a variety of experiences for all different types of campers.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Investors sold off defense stocks such as Northrop Grumman , Lockheed Martin , RTX and L3Harris Technologies after tensions in the Middle East appeared to finally be thawing.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thaw
melt
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Add to that the soothing rhythm of a cozy train rocking along its tracks, and everyday stresses start to melt away.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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New research reveals that the honeybees responsible for crafting the queen's home effectively run a fever to help melt and blend special chemicals into the wax.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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“Thaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thaw. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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