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as in vanishing
to cease to be visible
the fog soon melted away with the rising of the sun
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as in thawing
to go from a solid to a liquid state
a forgotten carton of ice cream was melting away on the counter
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Recent Examples of melting
Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
The first component is the melting tank, where lead ingots are loaded and liquefied.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
The promotion led to fans trying to speed up the melting process of the heavy blocks.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
So, in addition to snowmelt starting earlier, melting is happening faster.
—The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Viewers flooded the post with reactions ranging from heart-melting to hilariously delusional, with declarations of wanting to cuddle the bear and questions about the sheer size of his bathtub filling the comment section.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
There’s Cassie licking a melting ice cream cone as the ice cream drips down her bare chest.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Apr. 2026
Even the northern Rocky Mountains, including Montana and Idaho, which fared better than Wyoming and Colorado, have below normal snowpack melting at above normal paces.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
In a pop culture world that’s increasingly segmented, here was a melting pot of musical fandoms.
—Brendan Hay, SPIN, 13 Apr. 2026
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
The Flavour Module can also be pulled out for searing, simmering sauces, or melting cheese.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
The rapid warming of the Arctic is melting the sea ice the bears use to hunt seals, and scientists have said most polar bears could be wiped out by the end of the century.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
This lovely style of Navajo art uses actual horsehair in the firing process, melting it into the pottery and creating a marble-like finish.
—Robin Pfeifer, Midwest Living, 23 Apr. 2026
And because of an unusually warm winter in the West, farms are also facing low levels of snowpack, the seasonal accumulation of slow-melting snow and ice that acts as a natural freshwater reservoir to help farmers weather the naturally dry summer season.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Tatcha just launched its lip balm this month, drawing inspiration from the Geisha tradition of melting candy on their lips to achieve a glossy finish—arguably the original lip gloss.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
However, a stretch of record heat in March quickly changed that, melting much of the state’s snowpack.
—Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Now, their close bond is capturing (and melting) hearts far beyond the park’s 170 acres.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
That number accounts for some melting.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
The first component is the melting tank, where lead ingots are loaded and liquefied.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
The promotion led to fans trying to speed up the melting process of the heavy blocks.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
So, in addition to snowmelt starting earlier, melting is happening faster.
—The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Viewers flooded the post with reactions ranging from heart-melting to hilariously delusional, with declarations of wanting to cuddle the bear and questions about the sheer size of his bathtub filling the comment section.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
There’s Cassie licking a melting ice cream cone as the ice cream drips down her bare chest.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Apr. 2026
Even the northern Rocky Mountains, including Montana and Idaho, which fared better than Wyoming and Colorado, have below normal snowpack melting at above normal paces.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
In a pop culture world that’s increasingly segmented, here was a melting pot of musical fandoms.
—Brendan Hay, SPIN, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
The effect is most powerful during the spring runoff, when melting snow brings water levels up.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
The Flavour Module can also be pulled out for searing, simmering sauces, or melting cheese.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
The rapid warming of the Arctic is melting the sea ice the bears use to hunt seals, and scientists have said most polar bears could be wiped out by the end of the century.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
This lovely style of Navajo art uses actual horsehair in the firing process, melting it into the pottery and creating a marble-like finish.
—Robin Pfeifer, Midwest Living, 23 Apr. 2026
And because of an unusually warm winter in the West, farms are also facing low levels of snowpack, the seasonal accumulation of slow-melting snow and ice that acts as a natural freshwater reservoir to help farmers weather the naturally dry summer season.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Tatcha just launched its lip balm this month, drawing inspiration from the Geisha tradition of melting candy on their lips to achieve a glossy finish—arguably the original lip gloss.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
However, a stretch of record heat in March quickly changed that, melting much of the state’s snowpack.
—Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Now, their close bond is capturing (and melting) hearts far beyond the park’s 170 acres.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melting
Noun
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When covered by a layer of mulch, soaker hoses lose very little water to evaporation.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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With less evaporation, more water gets down to the roots.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After 26 minutes, that lead was vanishing.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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In addition to his wife vanishing, he was illegally captured by Joe Turner, the brother of the governor of Tennessee, and forced to work on a chain gang for seven years.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In some experiments, scientists have reactivated viruses that remained capable of infecting host cells after thawing, though none have been linked to human illness.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Investors sold off defense stocks such as Northrop Grumman , Lockheed Martin , RTX and L3Harris Technologies after tensions in the Middle East appeared to finally be thawing.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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Pavia was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Year and won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm for best upperclassman quarterback after throwing for 3,539 passing yards and 29 touchdowns, both of which are single-season school records, to give the Commodores their first-ever 10-win season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Within 20 minutes of the storm passing, help became available, said Austin Nickman.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Pistons’ fall from grace starts with their disappearing offense.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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As Kai Havertz trudged off the pitch in the 34th minute of Arsenal’s win against Newcastle United on Saturday, there may have been some within the Arsenal fanbase who viewed it as an allegory for their team’s title chances disappearing down the tunnel of yet another season.—
Jon Mackenzie,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But Muskism is not about replacing countries with companies — it is about fusing the two.—
Ben Tarnoff,
Big Think,
23 Apr. 2026
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Miyashita, the cult Japanese designer behind early-2000s punk label Number (N)ine and later TheSoloist, is known for fusing meticulous Japanese craftsmanship with distinctly American motifs.—
Samantha Lee
Connect
April 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While it’s made of weather-resistant wicker, shoppers recommend covering it during inclement weather to prevent fading.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Proper storage—like keeping books upright, away from moisture, and out of direct sunlight—prevents fading, mold, and pests.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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These pump coolant through pipes to dissipate heat from servers rather than evaporating water as has been the case in the past.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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As the world warms, more water from the ocean is evaporating into the atmosphere, leading to more moisture that can fall as rain, leading to more intense and extreme weather.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Melting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melting. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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