as in melting
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 thawing
Technically, pimiento cheese can be frozen, but the texture will suffer after thawing.
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Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
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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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
The group said demand was three times larger than supply, with orders coming mostly from international investors, in a sign that Gulf debt markets are thawing after the conflict stalled new issuances.
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Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
25 June 2026
And a construction plan frozen since 2023 is now thawing in 2026 because crews finally cut a path through the lava.
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Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Consider that average temperatures this time of year on the shores of the bay typically hover in the 40s and 50s with some ice still thawing.
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Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
However, special care is needed when freezing and thawing hummus to preserve its flavor and smooth texture and prevent it from becoming grainy.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
25 May 2026
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
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.
—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
The group said demand was three times larger than supply, with orders coming mostly from international investors, in a sign that Gulf debt markets are thawing after the conflict stalled new issuances.
—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
25 June 2026
And a construction plan frozen since 2023 is now thawing in 2026 because crews finally cut a path through the lava.
—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Consider that average temperatures this time of year on the shores of the bay typically hover in the 40s and 50s with some ice still thawing.
—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
However, special care is needed when freezing and thawing hummus to preserve its flavor and smooth texture and prevent it from becoming grainy.
—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thawing
melting
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The topping, a mixture of heavy cream and mascarpone, is light and creamy without melting as easily in the summer heat.
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When a large body hits, some of the impact energy goes into vaporizing or melting rock right at the impact site.
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“Thawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thawing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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