as in to harden
to become physically firm or solid
add antifreeze to the water in the radiator so it won't freeze and damage the engine
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as in cold
a weather condition marked by low temperatures
the Midwest will experience an intense freeze later in the week
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Recent Examples of freeze
Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Here's how and when to give your lawn a nutrient boost before freezing weather hits.
—Charlotte Germane, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Full sun Soil Type: Rich, medium moisture, well-draining Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0-7.0)
Calenda thrives in cool weather, but its culture varies in different areas of the South as the plants do not tolerate hard freezes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
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Verb
On average, Kentucky begins to see freezing temperatures in mid-October to early November.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Here's how and when to give your lawn a nutrient boost before freezing weather hits.
—Charlotte Germane, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, frost forms at temperatures near or above 32 degrees, while a freeze is when temperatures drop to or below 32 degrees.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Full sun Soil Type: Rich, medium moisture, well-draining Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0-7.0)
Calenda thrives in cool weather, but its culture varies in different areas of the South as the plants do not tolerate hard freezes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeze
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The material also had to harden with strength similar to natural bone and gradually break down so new bone could replace it.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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Here, the situation has changed, leaving many of the gods either hardened or embittered by the conflict.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Spill the Beans also serves a pumpkin pie cold brew coffee and a pumpkin cold foam or maple spice cold foam can be added to any beverage on the menu.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Tylenol is used to treat a several conditions, such as mild to moderate pain, fever, headaches, muscle aches, toothaches, backaches and colds.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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In a similar way, a man who is defiant stiffens his neck, squares his shoulders, lowers his brows, and clenches his fists with his knuckles forward.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Sep. 2025
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The heart muscle may have thickened slightly, and arteries have likely stiffened, which can raise blood pressure.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeze. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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