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
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Pavement becomes more susceptible to traffic when ice has thawed and weakened the road.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Also, Mahi with instructions to remove from packaging thawed in make line still in packaging.
—Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 24 Mar. 2026
Bags of shrimp thawed in standing water at a prep station instead of a cooler or refrigerator.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
This method takes too long—by the time the soup is fully thawed, there is a high risk that harmful bacteria have already grown.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
With the weather finally thawed and kids out of school, spring and summer are the busiest seasons for homebuying.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 2026
Serve alongside fresh or thawed frozen fruit for a complete plate.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 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, 10 Mar. 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
But the Thunder eventually thawed out from an icy start, outscoring the Bulls 36-25 in the fourth quarter to cement the final significant loss of the visitors’ season.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Pavement becomes more susceptible to traffic when ice has thawed and weakened the road.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Also, Mahi with instructions to remove from packaging thawed in make line still in packaging.
—Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 24 Mar. 2026
Bags of shrimp thawed in standing water at a prep station instead of a cooler or refrigerator.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
This method takes too long—by the time the soup is fully thawed, there is a high risk that harmful bacteria have already grown.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
With the weather finally thawed and kids out of school, spring and summer are the busiest seasons for homebuying.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 2026
Serve alongside fresh or thawed frozen fruit for a complete plate.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 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, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thawed
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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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Make sure that pets and livestock have adequate food, unfrozen water, and warmth.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Snowpack this winter was among the thinnest on record, and then record-breaking early spring heat melted through it rapidly.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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Add cheese mixture a handful at a time, whisking until melted and sauce is smooth after each addition.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Thawed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thawed. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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