as in thawed
freed from a frozen state by exposure to warmth
there should be a couple of unfrozen chicken breasts in the refrigerator
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Recent Examples of unfrozen
Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Some of the funds frozen by Trump have since been unfrozen after institutions yielded to federal predilections while others remain in limbo even after concerted efforts to find common ground.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 11 Nov. 2025
If Lake Erie stays unfrozen later into winter, snow events could become more intense and frequent than usual.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
Haddad said those funds could be unfrozen if a deal to offset revenue losses from the tax exemptions is reached.
—Lisandra Paraguassu, Reuters, 18 July 2024
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Adjective
As the cold air passes over the unfrozen and relatively warm waters of the Great Lakes, warmth and moisture are transferred into the lowest portion of the atmosphere.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Some of the funds frozen by Trump have since been unfrozen after institutions yielded to federal predilections while others remain in limbo even after concerted efforts to find common ground.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 11 Nov. 2025
If Lake Erie stays unfrozen later into winter, snow events could become more intense and frequent than usual.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
Haddad said those funds could be unfrozen if a deal to offset revenue losses from the tax exemptions is reached.
—Lisandra Paraguassu, Reuters, 18 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfrozen
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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
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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,
New Atlas,
21 Sep. 2025
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The bread is fluffy, with pesto smeared throughout the inside and outside and melted cheese on top.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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If your container is warped, melted, or peeling, put it in the trash.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Unfrozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfrozen. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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