unfreeze

verb

Definition of unfreezenext
as in to thaw

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Recent Examples of unfreeze The deal will also unfreeze tens of billions of dollars in Iranian funds held in international banks as part of the final agreement. — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 June 2026 Iran would have to also meet various conditions before the United States will lift sanctions or consider unfreezing billions in frozen assets. — Las Vegas Review-Journal, Twin Cities, 18 June 2026 The agreement would unfreeze some Iranian assets that are held in banks outside Iran. — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 23 May 2026 But citing national security interests, President Clinton would not unfreeze Cuban assets to pay the judgment - at least not until Congress passed a law last fall to take care of terrorist victims’ families. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfreeze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfreeze
  1. thaw
  2. melt
  3. smelt
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  • Inspectors also found chemicals stored above a food-preparation table and raw pork thawing at room temperature.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026
  • For longer storage, tomatoes freeze well whole, and the skins slip off after thawing.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of thaw
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  • According to these simulations, the sample would start melting at its surfaces around 1,085°C (1,985°F).
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • As spring rolls into Idaho every year, the snow starts to melt and the chilly water flows down the mountains through soil and streams.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of melt
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  • Once smelted, gold, tin, tantalum, and tungsten from the area enter global supply chains, feeding demand for electronics, jewellery, and car parts.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
  • But, trust me, after a while, all the coolest Neanderthals were smelting.
    — Caroline Rose Giuliani, New Yorker, 19 May 2026
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