as in melts
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 thaws
The journey highlighted new and emerging opportunities for global trade as climate change thaws Arctic sea ice.
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
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melts
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What scientists have found is that the push-and-pull of Saturn from the moon's new position creates heat that melts ice into water.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The most important thing is to choose a cheese that melts well.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Thaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thaws. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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