Once thawed, do not freeze again and use right away. Cook well.
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Thawed
/θɔd/
Synonyms for "thawed" (15 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (3)
Verb(3 words)
Strong matches (5)
Verb(4 words)
Related words (7)
Verb(5 words)
Noun(1 words)
unfrozen soil
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: amicable, defrosted, defrosting, deliquescent, improve relations.
- Sentence evidence is available for thawed, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "thawed".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "thawed"
Keep "thawed" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "thawed" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "thawed", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "thawed" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriesadjectivechange of stateconditiondefrostingdescriptive adjectivediplomacyinternational relationsparticiple adjectivephase changestate
More specific
12 entriesdefrosted meatdefrosted vegetablesdialogue reopeningfood thawingice thawingthawed diplomacythawed groundthawed meatthawed plasmathawed relationsthawed soiltreaty negotiations
Collocations
11 entriesthawed diplomatic relationsthawed fishthawed foodthawed groundthawed meatthawed plasmathawed samplesthawed soilthawed tissuethawed vegetablesthawed water
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
4 entriessimilar
4 entriesSample sentences
6 total sentences available.
Then little Gerda wept hot tears, which fell on his breast, and penetrated into his heart, and thawed the lump of ice, and washed away the little piece of glass which had stuck there.
Source: tatoeba (3754645)
The enterprise of an already distant past had brought every land under civilization. The Sahara was a lake district, crowded with sun-proud holiday resorts. The arctic islands of Canada, ingeniously warmed by directed tropical currents, were the homes of vigorous northerners. The coasts of Antarctica, thawed in the same manner, were permanently inhabited by those engaged in exploiting the mineral wealth of the hinterland.
Source: tatoeba (8877800)
The snow hasn't thawed yet.
Source: tatoeba (8886491)
Showing 4 of 6 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "thawed"?
Closest matches include amicable, defrosted, defrosting, deliquescent, improve relations.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "thawed"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.