MELTING (AWAY) Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

melting (away)

verb

Definition of melting (away)

present participle of melt (away)

as in fading (away)

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giving out

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He was seen dancing at San Diego Comic Con, getting arrested in Times Square, giving out free hugs on the Santa Monica Pier, and tussling with an AMC employee over a bag of popcorn.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2026
In Florida, the film industry has suffered since the state stopped giving out tax incentives in 2015.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

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melting (away)

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