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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
Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026 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
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado april 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026 Frozen blueberries are versatile for recipes like smoothies, pancakes, and pies; they can be used directly or thawed. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026 My idea of leadership got thawed out in a sea of ice at a recent conference. —Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026 Daisy, selflessly shielding Agnes from danger, has finally thawed the ice between them. —Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026 The frosty relationship between the two organizations has thawed a bit with former NBA executive Chus Bueno taking over as EuroLeague CEO earlier this year. —Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2026 But the Thunder eventually thawed out from an icy start, outscoring the Bulls 36-25 in the fourth quarter to cement the final significant loss of the visitors’ season. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026 Pavement becomes more susceptible to traffic when ice has thawed and weakened the road. —Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026 Also, Mahi with instructions to remove from packaging thawed in make line still in packaging. —Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 24 Mar. 2026
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Waiting to aerate until the ground is completely thawed is very important; aerating frozen ground can damage the root systems of your plants and grass. —Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026 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
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Meanwhile, 13 eateries received citations for health code violations including blackish mold-like growth in the facility, raw ducks improperly thawed and having a moth inside a container of rice. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado april 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026 Frozen blueberries are versatile for recipes like smoothies, pancakes, and pies; they can be used directly or thawed. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026 My idea of leadership got thawed out in a sea of ice at a recent conference. —Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026 Daisy, selflessly shielding Agnes from danger, has finally thawed the ice between them. —Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026 The frosty relationship between the two organizations has thawed a bit with former NBA executive Chus Bueno taking over as EuroLeague CEO earlier this year. —Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2026 But the Thunder eventually thawed out from an icy start, outscoring the Bulls 36-25 in the fourth quarter to cement the final significant loss of the visitors’ season. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026 Pavement becomes more susceptible to traffic when ice has thawed and weakened the road. —Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026 Also, Mahi with instructions to remove from packaging thawed in make line still in packaging. —Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thawed
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Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Make sure that pets and livestock have adequate food, unfrozen water, and warmth.— Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2026
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My personal highlights were the tender, lightly caramelized moo ping pork skewers with sticky rice, succulent tomato stracciatella sourdough toast, and copious flawless mango, which melted in my mouth like butter.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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However, as fellow Times writer Ian James broke down, the state experienced the hottest March on record — a phenomenon that prematurely melted snow in the Sierra Nevada.— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Thawed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/thawed. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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