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thawing
This term describes a transition from a frozen state to a liquid or soft state. In a physical sense, it refers to the phase change of ice or snow, often associated with the arrival of spring or the removal of food from a freezer. It carries a connotation of softening and release.
When used in a political or social context, the word describes a reduction in hostility or tension. This metaphorical usage suggests that a "frozen" conflict is beginning to melt, leading to a period of renewed communication or diplomacy. It is typically used in formal journalistic or diplomatic registers to describe the easing of geopolitical friction.
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Examples
The thawing of the permafrost is releasing ancient gases into the atmosphere.
The thawing of the permafrost is releasing ancient gases into the atmosphere.
I need to start thawing the chicken for dinner tonight.
The diplomatic thawing between the two nations surprised the international community.
The diplomatic thawing between the two nations surprised the international community.
Is the ground still thawing or can we start planting already?
A gradual thawing of relations began after the summit in Geneva.
The air is finally warming and the ice is thawing.
I can feel a thawing in her attitude toward me after our long talk.