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as in to disappear
to cease to be visible
the fog soon melted away with the rising of the sun
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as in to thaw
to go from a solid to a liquid state
a forgotten carton of ice cream was melting away on the counter
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Recent Examples of melt
Bloomed chocolate is still safe to eat and will melt normally in cooking and baking, but when solid, the texture and appearance are noticeably compromised.
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Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
Every year, mountain glaciers partially melt and then rebuild again as snow falls in winter.
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Ashlesha Khatiwada,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
The cream textures melt together seamlessly, making this combination ideal for minimal makeup days.
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Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The fair has already seen a series of setbacks that include cancellations from artists on the lineup, sparse crowds, electricity issues and even melted ice cream.
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Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for melt
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
Every year, mountain glaciers partially melt and then rebuild again as snow falls in winter.
—
Ashlesha Khatiwada,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
The cream textures melt together seamlessly, making this combination ideal for minimal makeup days.
—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The fair has already seen a series of setbacks that include cancellations from artists on the lineup, sparse crowds, electricity issues and even melted ice cream.
—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for melt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melt
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His plan worked, and the bear darted to the side of the road before disappearing back into the woods.
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Safe havens, in other words, have not disappeared but have become far less predictable.
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Pre-shredded cheeses in general can easily be frozen and thawed, since the texture change will be less noticeable.
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Pork sat thawing inside a supermarket bag on a prep table, two violations in one — direct contact with a non-food grade bag and thawing outside a refrigerator.
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First-time homebuyers are a vanishing breed First-time buyers represented only 21% of all home purchasers in 2025, a record low, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Perhaps that last claim feels overblown, but movies indisputably falsify reality, presenting a world that seems hypervivid for a few hours but vanishes when the lights come up.
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This vacuum cleaner works wonders on hardwood, laminate and tiles, using advanced steam technology to liquefy grease and lift other debris with ease.
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The first is the melting tank, where lead ingots will be loaded and liquified.
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But rental business owners like Zhao observed that the rental prices have begun to slide as novelty surrounding these stunt-performing androids fades.
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The combination of hyaluronic and azelaic acid does wonders to fade dark spots, soothe redness, and deeply hydrate.
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According to Ceconi, these products don’t actually soften, but instead deposit a waxy coating on the fabric.
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And that's especially critical this July with inflation surging again, wages softening and higher borrowing costs expected to remain unchanged for the foreseeable future.
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Benning's cause of death was a fatal combination of a large amount of cocaine dissolved in alcohol, medical examiners testified during Taylor's trial.
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Plagued by criticism and scandal, it was eventually dissolved by Congress and replaced by a new commission that decided to mostly fund community celebrations.
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Along with the state-of-the-art sound system at its core, this a place that’s capable of fusing festival vibes with beach like aesthetics – all in an otherwise lazy Vegas afternoon.
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And the premise of Robotech is there is alien technology on Earth that allows for humans to fight back against the incoming aliens by fusing with the technology itself to become mechs.
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“Melt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melt. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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