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
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 May 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
Several raw proteins were being improperly thawed in the bins at room temperature.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Frozen blueberries are versatile for recipes like smoothies, pancakes, and pies; they can be used directly or thawed.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
My idea of leadership got thawed out in a sea of ice at a recent conference.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Daisy, selflessly shielding Agnes from danger, has finally thawed the ice between them.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 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
Frozen and thawed tomato slices and scraps are best used for cooked applications like sauces, soups, or stews.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 May 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
Several raw proteins were being improperly thawed in the bins at room temperature.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Frozen blueberries are versatile for recipes like smoothies, pancakes, and pies; they can be used directly or thawed.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
My idea of leadership got thawed out in a sea of ice at a recent conference.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Daisy, selflessly shielding Agnes from danger, has finally thawed the ice between them.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 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
Verb
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When butter has melted, add heavy cream, lemon juice, sugar, and salt.—
Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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Keep the candle lit until the wax has melted to the jar’s edge.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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“Thawed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thawed. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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