unfreeze

verb

Definition of unfreezenext
as in to thaw

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Recent Examples of unfreeze Iran would have to also meet various conditions before the United States will lift sanctions or consider unfreezing billions in frozen assets. — Las Vegas Review-Journal, Twin Cities, 18 June 2026 The memorandum of understanding also promised to unfreeze Iranian assets. — ABC News, 23 June 2026 To restore wage mobility and top-line household revenue, organizations need to unfreeze hiring and transition their AI strategies from pure human substitution to human augmentation. — Katica Roy, Fortune, 2 May 2026 But citing national security interests, President Clinton would not unfreeze Cuban assets to pay the judgment - at least not until Congress passed a law last fall to take care of terrorist victims’ families. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfreeze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfreeze
  1. thaw
  2. melt
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  • Concrete cracking can be caused by tree roots and soil movement, freezing and thawing cycles in the winter, and expansion during the summer.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • Any leftover moisture will increase sogginess after thawing, so be sure to dry them thoroughly.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026
Definition of thaw
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  • Additional melted or drawn butter can be served on the side, if desired.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • In this case, three parts half-and-half to one part melted unsalted butter.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of melt

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