thaw slowly

Frequency: 6.00.7 per million words

to melt or unfreeze gradually

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Examples (10)

  • The frozen ground will thaw slowly as spring approaches.
  • We left the chicken in the fridge to thaw slowly overnight.
  • After the power outage, the ice in the freezer began to thaw slowly.
  • The diplomat hoped that relations between the two nations would thaw slowly after the peace talks.
  • It's best to allow frozen vegetables to thaw slowly to maintain their texture.
  • Her initial coldness towards him started to thaw slowly after his sincere apology.
  • The large block of ice was expected to thaw slowly over several days.
  • Even with the heater on, the pipes continued to thaw slowly.
  • The tension in the room began to thaw slowly as they found common ground.
  • For optimal results, let the frozen meat thaw slowly in the refrigerator.