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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
Its alcohol-free, anhydrous wax base instantly melts onto the skin without leaving a greasy feel behind—just a subtle trail of its lush, hazy scent.
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Jan. 2025
Sulfur is key Since the diving plate then melts at the extreme temperatures of the mantle, this provides the perfect conditions and materials (namely sulfur-rich fluids) to promote the formation of gold-bearing magma.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2024
In turn, the sun melts away the snow, feeding the plants and giving rise to flowers, rainbows and eventually, beautifully, spring.
—Margaux Laskey, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Dark chocolate, a term encompassing both semisweet and bittersweet varieties, boasts bouquets of rich flavor with notes of citrus, nuts, caramel, tropical fruit, and more, which blossom on your tongue as the chocolate slowly melts away.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
The worsening economy could be undermining the ability of Syria’s military to fight, as the value of soldiers’ salaries melts away while the insurgents are flush with cash.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
This stunning candle warmer melts your favorite, scented waxes easily.
—Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
The lamp gently melts candle wax to unleash the scent in your home.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
With more of this snipping, the cheese melts more easily but is less able to stretch and more likely to become soupy.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2024
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Jan. 2025
Sulfur is key Since the diving plate then melts at the extreme temperatures of the mantle, this provides the perfect conditions and materials (namely sulfur-rich fluids) to promote the formation of gold-bearing magma.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2024
In turn, the sun melts away the snow, feeding the plants and giving rise to flowers, rainbows and eventually, beautifully, spring.
—Margaux Laskey, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Dark chocolate, a term encompassing both semisweet and bittersweet varieties, boasts bouquets of rich flavor with notes of citrus, nuts, caramel, tropical fruit, and more, which blossom on your tongue as the chocolate slowly melts away.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
The worsening economy could be undermining the ability of Syria’s military to fight, as the value of soldiers’ salaries melts away while the insurgents are flush with cash.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
This stunning candle warmer melts your favorite, scented waxes easily.
—Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
The lamp gently melts candle wax to unleash the scent in your home.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
With more of this snipping, the cheese melts more easily but is less able to stretch and more likely to become soupy.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melts
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What’s lost if that rite of passage disappears?—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Preserving your employment brand today is paramount, as what’s written on the Internet never disappears.—
Roberta Matuson,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The bet is that even if cable TV vanishes, Bravo the brand can survive.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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The summer camp atmosphere of careless afternoons and camaraderie slowly vanishes as Gustavo witnesses those around him deteriorate.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
20 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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To tackle the problem, this new type of plastic casing dissolves in water in just a few hours.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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The care the wizard takes in cooking the simple breakfast, even making sure the fire is literally fed, instantly softens Sophie and the audience to the illusive character.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
21 Dec. 2024
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Managing resources according to seasonality softens how demand fluctuations impact your cash flow and operations.—
Achraf Golli,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Melts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melts. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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