1
as in disappeared
to cease to be visible
the fog soon melted away with the rising of the sun
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2
as in thawed
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 melted
Brandon Downs, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Three eggs are beaten with two cups of sugar and two sticks melted butter and poured over the top.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Keep microwaving in 10-second intervals, stirring in between, until all of the chocolate is melted.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
In some places, snowfall accumulated but melted quickly during warm periods.
—Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
By March 1, about 20% of the statewide snowpack had already melted away.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
However, larger bars can be less flexible to sell, since they can’t be divided without being melted or refined.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
On the heels of a winter heat wave that left people wondering where spring went, a new study reveals that most of the winter snowpack in the White Mountains in eastern Arizona had melted by mid-March.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Add American cheese, remaining 1 cup cheddar, and reserved soaking water; stir vigorously until most of the cheese is melted (some small lumps of cheese will remain and that is OK) and water is absorbed.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
The California Department of Water Resources conducted a snow survey on Wednesday at Phillips Station in El Dorado County, finding there was no measurable snow after record temperatures in March melted this year's snowpack months ahead of schedule.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Three eggs are beaten with two cups of sugar and two sticks melted butter and poured over the top.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Keep microwaving in 10-second intervals, stirring in between, until all of the chocolate is melted.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
In some places, snowfall accumulated but melted quickly during warm periods.
—Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
By March 1, about 20% of the statewide snowpack had already melted away.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
However, larger bars can be less flexible to sell, since they can’t be divided without being melted or refined.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
On the heels of a winter heat wave that left people wondering where spring went, a new study reveals that most of the winter snowpack in the White Mountains in eastern Arizona had melted by mid-March.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Add American cheese, remaining 1 cup cheddar, and reserved soaking water; stir vigorously until most of the cheese is melted (some small lumps of cheese will remain and that is OK) and water is absorbed.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melted
Adjective
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But Novarupta’s act of magma theft provided the first hint that molten rock might be nimbler than scientists realized.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Earth's magnetic dynamo is situated in our planet's outer core, where the convection of molten iron generates electrical currents.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Seriously injured, Johnson was rescued by helicopter, but Molly disappeared.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cloud rap never disappeared, but the party was over.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The frosty relationship between the two organizations has thawed a bit with former NBA executive Chus Bueno taking over as EuroLeague CEO earlier this year.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the Thunder eventually thawed out from an icy start, outscoring the Bulls 36-25 in the fourth quarter to cement the final significant loss of the visitors’ season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cylinders of fluid gas, which power everything from taxicabs to cooking appliances, vanished from many distributors.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Partial remains found on a California beach four years ago have been identified as those of a former banker who vanished in 1999.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For every cultural good, identity has become fused with the object of interest, turning previously normal people leading unremarkable lives into Steak ’n Shake beef-tallow purists, Harry Potter moralists, or cast-iron-pan-cleaning radicals.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
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Its flowers, in contrast, are bright and yellow, each made of five petals, which, fused at the base, form a structure resembling a star.—
Andrés Muedano,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Mar. 2026
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The idea of a quick military solution has faded, but no serious political alternative has taken its place.—
Kazem Kazerounian,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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And the beetles faded from her days without her noticing.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Metcalfe also pointed to South Korea and Thailand as examples of markets where consumption has softened, but said this was reflective of temporary adjustments rather than structural declines.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Add the jalapeño and stir-fry until slightly softened, another 15 to 20 seconds.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Strait of Hormuz is a critical transit route not just for oil, but also liquefied natural gas, fertilizers, helium and aluminum – all of which Russia produces in vast quantities.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Natural gas must be liquefied through the LNG trains to be safely exported over water.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Melted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melted. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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