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as in disappears
to cease to be visible
the fog soon melted away with the rising of the sun
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as in thaws
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 melts
Snowpack is an essential lifeline for the state’s water supply that keeps reservoirs healthy, acting as a slow, natural release system that melts gradually through drier periods and trickles water down into reservoirs.
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Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Hair color specialist and salon owner Sue Tyrrell created this incredible feat, which melts from naturally dark brown to fiery copper strands.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
This melts any immediate grease, DaSilva notes.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 1 Apr. 2026
Until the lava of the bird’s stomach melts her valiant resins, dissolves her nomadic strength, and transforms her into a viscous secretion.
—María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
When the Sierra snowpack melts early, not only do the plants and soils dry out faster, but the reservoirs, once drawn down, aren’t steadily replenished by snow that melts through the late spring and summer.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
Inside, the cream formula delivers a soft, diffused wash of color that melts seamlessly into the skin.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
For a pat of butter that melts just so, heat up an offset spatula and give it a swipe.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Mar. 2026
Water is replaced with liquid sodium coolant, which melts at around 1,616 °F (880 °C) and is transparent to neutrons.
—David Szondy
march 08, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2026
Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Hair color specialist and salon owner Sue Tyrrell created this incredible feat, which melts from naturally dark brown to fiery copper strands.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
This melts any immediate grease, DaSilva notes.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 1 Apr. 2026
Until the lava of the bird’s stomach melts her valiant resins, dissolves her nomadic strength, and transforms her into a viscous secretion.
—María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
When the Sierra snowpack melts early, not only do the plants and soils dry out faster, but the reservoirs, once drawn down, aren’t steadily replenished by snow that melts through the late spring and summer.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
Inside, the cream formula delivers a soft, diffused wash of color that melts seamlessly into the skin.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
For a pat of butter that melts just so, heat up an offset spatula and give it a swipe.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Mar. 2026
Water is replaced with liquid sodium coolant, which melts at around 1,616 °F (880 °C) and is transparent to neutrons.
—David Szondy
march 08, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melts
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Unlike many spray sunscreens that feel sticky or heavy, this one truly dries down fast and disappears into the skin.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
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Romvari disappears Jeremy from shots in the film as Sasha’s fantasy dissolves.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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Sow seeds as soon as the soil thaws in late winter, or in January in areas that do not experience freezes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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When catching pilchards is difficult, captain Dennis Forgione thaws a box of glass minnows in a bucket of water and throws a handful of the little fish in the water every 20 minutes.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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When members who are accused of serious ethical violations are allowed to retain the trappings of office, continue raising unlimited campaign funds, take votes on controversial issues, and act as if nothing’s changed, public trust vanishes.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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What happens between encounters — the daily negotiation between biology and environment — largely vanishes.—
Celina Yong,
STAT,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Environmental Protection Agency describes Cs-137 as a flexible, soft, and silvery-white metal that liquifies near room temperature.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
21 Aug. 2025
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These are all weapons specifically designed to annihilate outsiders trying to get inside the cities, weapons meant to cause the most pain for the amusement of the insiders (think a napalm bomb ornately decorated in the shape of a cone, which liquifies outsiders in seconds).—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
7 Aug. 2025
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It's become the default mode of governing for majorities in Congress as bipartisanship on major issues fades away.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Come evening, the pizza oven glows or a local farm-to-table chef cooks as the light fades.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Romvari disappears Jeremy from shots in the film as Sasha’s fantasy dissolves.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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Mixing colostrum powder with liquid not only dissolves it properly but also minimizes potential risks.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
20 Apr. 2026
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The formula softens skin, making this Philosophy bath gel a luxurious shower experience.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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This is seen in conditions such as rickets, which softens and weakens the bones, often seen in children.—
Anthea Levi,
Health,
28 Apr. 2026
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Designed like a modern Americana garage, the activation fuses the Scout brand’s rugged, adventure-forward spirit with Rolling Stone’s music authority into one unmistakably cool fan experience.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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The collection fuses Ksubi’s youthful rebellion with the cannabis brand’s distinct New York energy.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Melts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melts. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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