thawed

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The spat led to a legal showdown with the Pentagon -- although the tensions have since thawed somewhat.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Then, up to seven days later, when the brain tissue was thawed, the neurons inside not only survived—but also remained functional and able to exchange electrical signals again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Relations thawed with a Jan. 7 phone call between the leaders, in which they agreed to meet in person.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

The relationship appeared to have thawed under new President Lee Jae Myung, who campaigned on improving inter-Korean ties.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025

I looked at it for a moment too long and began to think of the frosty remains of small animals I’d find in the woods just as the spring snow thawed.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos