as in melted
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
Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Koenning says an initial freeze on those hires, now unfrozen, may cause a lag in hiring, worsened by a federal human relations agency that has lost staff, plus the uncertainty of park jobs and possibly fewer full-time workers to manage the seasonals.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 26 Feb. 2025
The account was briefly unfrozen, but was made inaccessible again last week.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 24 Feb. 2025
As the cold air passes over the unfrozen and relatively warm lake waters, warmth and moisture are transferred into the lowest portion of the atmosphere.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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At Slipstream, a Wisconsin nonprofit focused on building decarbonization, Managing Director of Policy Robin Lisowski said that federal funds have been frozen and unfrozen multiple times.
—Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Koenning says an initial freeze on those hires, now unfrozen, may cause a lag in hiring, worsened by a federal human relations agency that has lost staff, plus the uncertainty of park jobs and possibly fewer full-time workers to manage the seasonals.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 26 Feb. 2025
The account was briefly unfrozen, but was made inaccessible again last week.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 24 Feb. 2025
As the cold air passes over the unfrozen and relatively warm lake waters, warmth and moisture are transferred into the lowest portion of the atmosphere.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfrozen
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If frozen correctly, thawed cream cheese can still be spread on toast or bagels.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Flip patties and cook 1 minute; carefully place 2 tablespoons of the cheese on each patty, cover with a transparent lid and cook until cheese is melted and patties are cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes more.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Place back into oven until cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Unfrozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfrozen. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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