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melting

ADJECTIVE
softening
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK


Example Sentences

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According to the researchers, thick lithosphere keeps mantle rocks under high pressure and relatively cool conditions, limiting how much melting can occur.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

With U.S. tech stocks melting higher, the bulls are clearly “winning.”

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

At the same time, massive ice sheets and glaciers continue melting long after temperatures rise.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Tools are scattered throughout the studio, including a plumber’s torch for melting glass, crockpots for pickling and a dental tool she uses to stamp her logo, VM, short for Verre Modern, onto her ceramics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

We’re about to go into the family room and offer tastes to everyone, when I notice a ziplock bag of ice cream melting on the counter.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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