thaw

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 Each cheesecake can easily be thawed before serving. Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025 Some frozen food was improperly thawed, other food was improperly labeled, and the only hand sink in the kitchen couldn’t be used because of problems with the drain. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025 India does not officially recognize the Taliban, but the thawing ties could be a response to China’s efforts to mend relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan, analysts said. J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025 Improper thawing method being used for TCS food. Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for thaw
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  • Many drink it quickly so the ice doesn't melt and water down the coffee.
    Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Long loved for its ability to melt away tension, boost mood, and promote better sleep, the sauna blanket has officially entered the mainstream.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025

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“Thaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thaw. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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