as in to melt
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 thaw
However, the relationship has thawed since Trump won the nomination last year.
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Julia Manchester, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
Russia’s permafrost, now thawing because of climate change, has uncovered several incredible prehistoric discoveries in recent years.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024
Pour the mixture into ice cube trays to freeze and store in a resealable bag, and thaw overnight in the refrigerator to use.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2024
When the ice eventually thawed, evolutionary activity picked up, and things weren’t so boring anymore.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Julia Manchester, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
Russia’s permafrost, now thawing because of climate change, has uncovered several incredible prehistoric discoveries in recent years.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024
Pour the mixture into ice cube trays to freeze and store in a resealable bag, and thaw overnight in the refrigerator to use.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2024
When the ice eventually thawed, evolutionary activity picked up, and things weren’t so boring anymore.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Thaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thaw. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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