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
If capital markets begin to thaw, upcoming debt maturities could bring more motivated sellers into the market.
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Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Her successor, Rishi Sunak, thawed the frosty EU relationship without making major changes.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
That said, Collingwood notes that heavy cream that’s been frozen may become grainy or separated when thawed.
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Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
The ice packs take much longer to thaw, keeping you cool for an extended period.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Her successor, Rishi Sunak, thawed the frosty EU relationship without making major changes.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
That said, Collingwood notes that heavy cream that’s been frozen may become grainy or separated when thawed.
—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
The ice packs take much longer to thaw, keeping you cool for an extended period.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for thaw
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thaw
melt
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Additional melted or drawn butter can be served on the side, if desired.
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In this case, three parts half-and-half to one part melted unsalted butter.
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“Thaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thaw. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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