unfreezing

present participle of unfreeze

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfreezing
Verb
  • Rotate the chicken as needed to ensure even thawing.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
  • And a construction plan frozen since 2023 is now thawing in 2026 because crews finally cut a path through the lava.
    Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • The boiling water creates intense thermal shock that instantly ruptures the plant's cell walls, melting its protective waxy coating and causing the foliage to collapse and dehydrate, effectively cooking the plant tissue.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
  • The topping, a mixture of heavy cream and mascarpone, is light and creamy without melting as easily in the summer heat.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
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“Unfreezing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfreezing. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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