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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of thaw
For his part, South Korea’s Lee has taken preemptive steps to thaw the frosty status between the countries.
—
Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 28 July 2025
Now that looks set to finally change as previous fractious relations between the two Asian giants finally begin to thaw.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Even whole lemons can be stored in a freezer bag for about 4 months — just thaw briefly in the microwave before using.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
The Frozen Zoo has notched some reproductive breakthroughs over the years, including in 2023 when researchers were able to successfully freeze sunflower sea star sperm, thaw it and fertilize eggs that resulted in larvae developing with a high rate of success.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for thaw
Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 28 July 2025
Now that looks set to finally change as previous fractious relations between the two Asian giants finally begin to thaw.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Even whole lemons can be stored in a freezer bag for about 4 months — just thaw briefly in the microwave before using.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
The Frozen Zoo has notched some reproductive breakthroughs over the years, including in 2023 when researchers were able to successfully freeze sunflower sea star sperm, thaw it and fertilize eggs that resulted in larvae developing with a high rate of success.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for thaw
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thaw
melt
Verb
-
The ice packs had long melted, but the cans of soda were pretty dang refreshing.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Aug. 2025
-
Noem is pleased — but her Botox falters, and her face melts like a hot candle.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
6 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Thaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thaw. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share