as in unfrozen
freed from a frozen state by exposure to warmth
recommends cooking thawed fish within 24 hours
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as in melted
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 thawed
Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
The next morning, reheat the chicken in the microwave or in a skillet with a splash of broth, then mix it with mayo, the thawed puréed veggies, and fresh parsley.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
Instead of directly producing explosions by melting shallow permafrost, a warming environment means lakes and thawed zones become more common and frozen ground along fault lines becomes weaker.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
If frozen correctly, thawed cream cheese can still be spread on toast or bagels.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Breana Pitts, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Chicken that hasn't thawed properly might feel icy in some spots while warm in others.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
There aren’t many applications where frozen celery needs to be thawed before use.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026
America’s national parks shine in the summertime, with spectacular mountain passes thawed for the season, sparkling lakes and glittering beaches at the peak of their allure, and blankets of wildflowers exploding into bloom.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The Quibi debacle has not completely thawed that reticence.
—Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Once the salmon is thawed, cook it immediately.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
New York City has finally thawed from its first true blizzard since 2016, and my mind is already on the fact that the first day of spring is just over a week away.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
That move thawed out the City Hall hiring freeze sparked by that same budget crunch.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
Adjective
Waiting to aerate until the ground is completely thawed is very important; aerating frozen ground can damage the root systems of your plants and grass.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
The next morning, reheat the chicken in the microwave or in a skillet with a splash of broth, then mix it with mayo, the thawed puréed veggies, and fresh parsley.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
Instead of directly producing explosions by melting shallow permafrost, a warming environment means lakes and thawed zones become more common and frozen ground along fault lines becomes weaker.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
If frozen correctly, thawed cream cheese can still be spread on toast or bagels.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Experts recommend pulling the plant as early in the spring as possible, once the ground has thawed.
—Breana Pitts, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Chicken that hasn't thawed properly might feel icy in some spots while warm in others.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
There aren’t many applications where frozen celery needs to be thawed before use.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026
America’s national parks shine in the summertime, with spectacular mountain passes thawed for the season, sparkling lakes and glittering beaches at the peak of their allure, and blankets of wildflowers exploding into bloom.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The Quibi debacle has not completely thawed that reticence.
—Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Once the salmon is thawed, cook it immediately.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
New York City has finally thawed from its first true blizzard since 2016, and my mind is already on the fact that the first day of spring is just over a week away.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
That move thawed out the City Hall hiring freeze sparked by that same budget crunch.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thawed
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Many bird species remain in Colorado year-round, and access to unfrozen water can mean the difference between survival and perishing during harsh cold snaps.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
12 May 2026
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Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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In a separate bowl, combine 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, ½ cup ricotta, ¾ cup whole milk, and 1 egg yolk, then stir into the dry ingredients.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Stir in parmesan cheese and parsley or dill until cheese has melted.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
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“Thawed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thawed. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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