unfreeze

verb

Definition of unfreezenext
as in to thaw

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Recent Examples of unfreeze 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 The agreement would unfreeze some Iranian assets that are held in banks outside Iran. — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfreeze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfreeze
  1. thaw
  2. melt
  3. smelt
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  • Chinese leader Xi Jinping is likely to attend September’s BRICS summit in New Delhi, Reuters reported, marking his first visit to India in seven years amid thawing ties between the Asian giants.
    — Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Raw chicken was thawing inside a prep sink in low stagnant water measuring 81 degrees.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of thaw
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  • In small skillet over medium-low heat, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Across the mountains of Nepal and Tibet, climate change is causing glaciers to melt at an alarming rate.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
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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
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“Unfreeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfreeze. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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