as in unfrozen
freed from a frozen state by exposure to warmth
recommends cooking thawed fish within 24 hours
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as in melted
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 thawed
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
Instead of directly producing explosions by melting shallow permafrost, a warming environment means lakes and thawed zones become more common and frozen ground along fault lines becomes weaker.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
If frozen correctly, thawed cream cheese can still be spread on toast or bagels.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Moving water will stay thawed longer in the winter.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026
As the inside of the egg freezes and expands, the eggshell can crack and ultimately, make a mess when they're thawed.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 23 Jan. 2026
As the inside of the egg freezes and expands, the eggshell can crack and ultimately, make a mess when they're thawed.
—Elissa Robinson, Freep.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Cans that are not swollen but have thawed out are also unsafe and should be discarded, per the USDA.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Once thawed, remove the hose and let the spigot drain completely.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
The outlet also noted that the relationship thawed at the time.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Also, a basin holding raw meat was stored on the floor of the kitchen, frozen meat was being thawed by being left to sit out at room temperature, and non-food-grade plastic grocery bags with ink on them were being used to hold tortillas and to thaw meat.
—Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The next morning, reheat the chicken in the microwave or in a skillet with a splash of broth, then mix it with mayo, the thawed puréed veggies, and fresh parsley.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
Instead of directly producing explosions by melting shallow permafrost, a warming environment means lakes and thawed zones become more common and frozen ground along fault lines becomes weaker.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
If frozen correctly, thawed cream cheese can still be spread on toast or bagels.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Freezing is not recommended—Boursin’s soft cheese base may separate when frozen and thawed, and the potatoes can become grainy.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Moving water will stay thawed longer in the winter.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026
As the inside of the egg freezes and expands, the eggshell can crack and ultimately, make a mess when they're thawed.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 23 Jan. 2026
As the inside of the egg freezes and expands, the eggshell can crack and ultimately, make a mess when they're thawed.
—Elissa Robinson, Freep.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Cans that are not swollen but have thawed out are also unsafe and should be discarded, per the USDA.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Once thawed, remove the hose and let the spigot drain completely.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
The outlet also noted that the relationship thawed at the time.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Also, a basin holding raw meat was stored on the floor of the kitchen, frozen meat was being thawed by being left to sit out at room temperature, and non-food-grade plastic grocery bags with ink on them were being used to hold tortillas and to thaw meat.
—Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thawed
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Make sure that pets and livestock have adequate food, unfrozen water, and warmth.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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At Dillon Reservoir, portions of the lake remain unfrozen heading into January, an unusual sight for Summit County.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Return to broiler, and cook until cheese is melted and golden, about 2 minutes more.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Think melted cheese cuisine (raclette, fondue, tartiflette) and spa hotels with outdoor fire pits and indoor hot tubs, plus easy access to skiing, and every other winter sport imaginable.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Thawed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thawed. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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