Synonyms of thaw

thaw

verb

ˈthȯ 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• melt
• soften
• liquefy
• dissolve
• flux
• fuse
• run
• liquify
• found
• deliquesce
• try
• smelt
• render
• gutter
• thin

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• solidify
• harden
• set
• congeal
• thicken
• coagulate
• gel
• jell
• clot
• jelly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thaw

These and other expensive risks, such as the damage that thawing permafrost can inflict on infrastructure, will be a drag on their economies. —Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025

The Marmot Incline Heavyweight Flannel Shirt is sure to fit the bill at $87, while the Kuhl Infiltrator Fleece Jacket is primed to take over for your puffer jacket as the days begin to thaw. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2025

Trump’s actions also thawed relations with Canada somewhat, although outrage and uncertainty over the trade war remains. —TIME, 8 Mar. 2025

Gradually, the relationship thawed, but Lisa was still caught off guard when her husband offered to adopt the 11-year-old. —Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025