unfreeze
verb (used with object)
to cause to thaw; melt.
unfreezing
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present participleof unfreeze.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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To address a dire financial situation, Iran's new leaders, after surviving weeks of war, must now keep negotiating if they wish to see badly needed relief through the easing of sanctions and unfreezing of assets.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
At stake is the unfreezing of billions of dollars, providing a huge incentive for Iran, as it faces soaring inflation and the collapse of its export-driven economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
But Iranian officials reiterated Tuesday that unfreezing the country’s overseas assets remains a precondition for continued negotiations.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
Since last month, protesters have demanded the unfreezing of their accounts with the Huione platform H-Pay, previously Huione Pay, which they said have been inaccessible since December.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
They were happy to discover their unfreezing ability worked perfectly on the liquid and gulped greedily until the bottles were empty.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
