UNFREEZE Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

unfreeze

verb

Definition of unfreeze

as in to thaw

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Recent Examples of unfreeze Some congressional Republicans have pushed back on the deal — which includes plans to unfreeze funds and lift sanctions — over concerns that its concessions to Iran are too great. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 June 2026 The memorandum of understanding also promised to unfreeze Iranian assets. — ABC News, 23 June 2026 The deal will also unfreeze tens of billions of dollars in Iranian funds held in international banks as part of the final agreement. — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 June 2026 Iran would have to also meet various conditions before the United States will lift sanctions or consider unfreezing billions in frozen assets. — Las Vegas Review-Journal, Twin Cities, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfreeze

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Salty water that isn’t frozen conducts electricity much better than ice-rich frozen ground, so the differences that show up can reveal areas where the ground has thawed.

— Ming Xiao, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026
Aside from thawing their relationship, the meeting could also serve as a way for the two to talk out their differences in AI safety and development, as their views have increasingly diverged.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of thaw

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The pepperoni was savory and a little crisp around the edges, while the hot honey added a sweet kick that played nicely against the salty meat and melted cheese.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
One is to use more of the heat, such as preheating water for the buildings’ boilers or melting snow.

— Moones Alamooti, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of melt

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Once smelted, gold, tin, tantalum, and tungsten from the area enter global supply chains, feeding demand for electronics, jewellery, and car parts.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
But, trust me, after a while, all the coolest Neanderthals were smelting.

— Caroline Rose Giuliani, New Yorker, 19 May 2026

Definition of smelt

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