thaw

verb

ˈthȯ How to pronounce thaw (audio)
Definition of thawnext
as in to melt
to go from a solid to a liquid state will have to let the apple juice concentrate thaw before you can mix it with water

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Recent Examples of thaw Additionally, health inspectors cited 10 eateries after finding health food violations from improperly thawing shrimp to mold-like residue on an ice machine. — Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Eggs frozen at younger ages result in significantly higher chances of success when thawed. — Dr. Jaime Knopman, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 Chinese leader Xi Jinping is likely to attend September’s BRICS summit in New Delhi, Reuters reported, marking his first visit to India in seven years amid thawing ties between the Asian giants. — Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026 According to Allrecipes, soft cheeses like cream cheese, ricotta and goat cheese don’t freeze well and tend to separate or become grainy after thawing. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thaw
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melt
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  • In small skillet over medium-low heat, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Across the mountains of Nepal and Tibet, climate change is causing glaciers to melt at an alarming rate.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of melt

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“Thaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thaw. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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