How to Use thaw in a Sentence

thaw

1 of 2 verb
  • The sun will soon thaw the snow and ice.
  • Plant the seeds in early spring as soon as the ground thaws.
  • The weather is beginning to thaw.
  • She held the coffee cup tightly, trying to thaw her frozen fingers.
  • Our cold fingers and toes eventually thawed.
  • Frozen raw meat was thawing on the counter.
    — Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Unless thawed in the fridge, hot dogs should not be frozen again.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
  • Get our best tips for how to thaw a turkey in the fridge or sink.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2022
  • Once thawed, if the food doesn't smell or look normal, throw it out.
    — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Dec. 2025
  • How long can chicken sit out while thawing?
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
  • Once thawed, consume or use the milk within two to three days.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Once thawed, consume or use the milk within two to three days.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
  • The potatoes and green beans may soften when thawed.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
  • Once thawed, it should be eaten within three to five days.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
  • One frozen bag of cooked carrots was thawing on the prep counter.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado may 8, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
  • Serve alongside fresh or thawed frozen fruit for a complete plate.
    — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Deli meat and bacon should be thawed and eaten within a month.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The most common questions deal with the correct way to thaw a frozen bird.
    — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Be sure to fully thaw the bone before adding it to any recipe or stock liquid.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Be sure to fully thaw the bone before adding it to any recipe or stock liquid.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Paxson has not had any thawing days to speak of and nights have been near zero.
    — John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Apr. 2023
  • Frozen foods should be thawed within three to four months, Baker says.
    — Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Moving water will stay thawed longer in the winter.
    — Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026
  • There is still no indication of when, or if, the freeze will be thawed.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
  • This speeds up the thawing process while keeping the fruit contained.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
  • London — Nestle has thawed on ice cream.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Here's what the experts say about freezing and thawing oats.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
  • Lights might have come back on, but the culture war issue shows no sign of thawing soon.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Note that the texture may change after thawing.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
  • That’s also an unsafe method of thawing food.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025

thaw

2 of 2 noun
  • An ice age leads to an ice thaw.
    — Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
  • The safest way to thaw is in the fridge.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Try these steps to thaw frozen pipes or call a plumber for help.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Tianjin has helped build on that thaw.
    — Shyam Saran, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
  • And like our polar ice caps, that ice has yet to thaw.
    — John Phillips, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
  • If fruit is in large pieces, thaw slightly and chop while still icy.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Just be sure to remove the mulch in the spring when the ground thaws.
    — Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2023
  • As the ground warms, ice in the permafrost melts, and the soil thaws.
    — Alessio Perrone, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Using hot water to thaw beef is not safe.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
  • Just thaw it in the fridge before slicing.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
  • Why does the freeze-thaw cycle lead to so many potholes?
    — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Then good news, as the great thaw in the metro area continues.
    — Staff Reports, oregonlive, 25 Dec. 2022
  • But the swap doesn't seem to be the start of a thaw in relations.
    — ABC News, 1 May 2022
  • Plant a bare-root peach tree after the ground thaws and is workable.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
  • If the meat is frozen, thaw it in the fridge for roughly 1 day per pound.
    — Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Freeze-thaw cycles speed up the breakdown.
    — Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
  • There's no need to thaw before using.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
  • There's no need to thaw before using.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
  • The point at which the tip hits hard ice reveals the depth of permafrost thaw.
    — Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2022
  • Use them frozen in smoothies or thaw them to eat for a healthy snack or to use in recipes.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Smith waits as the crew pours hot water over the tube, trying to thaw it.
    — Abigail Wise, Outside, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Learn how to properly thaw frozen pipes, and how to avoid them in the first place.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Then, let the frozen peels thaw, and either cut them into small pieces or grind them up.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The thaw and freeze cycle will be the big weather story of the week.
    — Steven Sosna, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Frozen onions are best used in cooked recipes like soups and stews, pastas, and casseroles; no need to thaw.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
  • One employee filmed a video of their attempts to thaw the ice cream.
    — Sam Blum, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The good news is, a thaw is finally on the horizon.
    — Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Forgot to thaw the chicken before your mom gets home?
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Do not thaw before picking back up with the final step of the recipe to bake.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Winter will start to thaw in the coming weeks and sunsets will soon be longer.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026

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