thaw
verb (used without object)
to pass or change from a frozen to a liquid or semiliquid state; melt.
thawed
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past participleof thaw.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof thaw.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
thawverb (used without object)to pass or change from a frozen to a liquid or semiliquid state; melt.
Example Sentences
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In contrast to Ukraine, relations between the US and Russia appear to have partially thawed in recent weeks, as Trump waived some sanctions and agreed a deal to import Russian diesel for the American market.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Perry’s Steakhouse Dinner Size Pork Chops are fully cooked and only need to be thawed and warmed through; add a big, fresh salad and baked potatoes, and dinner is served.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
There are also the 85 million pounds of food that thawed, burned and spoiled inside, creating a terrible smell emanating from the property.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
The broth is frozen for four days and thawed on the fifth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
And they didn’t want any of the thawed hamburgers or German potato salad my mother offered.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
