THAWING Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

thawing

verb

present participle of thaw

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 Raw chicken was thawing inside a prep sink in low stagnant water measuring 81 degrees. — Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 According to Allrecipes, soft cheeses like cream cheese, ricotta and goat cheese don’t freeze well and tend to separate or become grainy after thawing. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 After thawing the frozen salmon, there was a slightly fishy smell, which all but disappeared after soaking in milk. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026 Inspectors also found chemicals stored above a food-preparation table and raw pork thawing at room temperature. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026 For longer storage, tomatoes freeze well whole, and the skins slip off after thawing. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026 Instead, the tuna was thawing in the packaging, inviting bad bacteria growth, in the reach-in cooler. — David J. Neal july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Eggs can be lost at each stage of the process, from thawing to fertilization and embryo development, before resulting in a successful pregnancy. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 29 July 2026 But hotter summers, prolonged droughts, lower water tables, and thawing permafrost are changing those conditions. — Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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melting

Verb

The system builds complex metal structures by melting steel wire with electric arcs.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Sunflower and jojoba seed oils do much of the makeup-melting work while replenishing skin with emollient moisture, and a supporting cast of ceramides, panthenol, hyaluronic acid, cica, and fig helps hydrate, soothe, and support the moisture barrier.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

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