refreeze
verb
re·freeze
(ˌ)rē-ˈfrēz 
refroze
(ˌ)rē-ˈfrōz
; refrozen
(ˌ)rē-ˈfrō-zᵊn
; refreezing
; refrozen
(ˌ)rē-ˈfrō-zᵊn
; refreezing
: to freeze again
shouldn't refreeze the meat
Ice dams form when water from melting snow runs down a roof and refreezes.—
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Road slush, accumulating snowfall, and refreezing snow or water are possible through the weekend.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
When this happens, the ice cream's smooth structure breaks down, leading to a grainy, icy mouthfeel, altered flavor, and in some cases, the potential for bacterial growth if the ice cream warmed too dramatically before refreezing.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Permafrost could refreeze if temperatures drop again.
—Alexandra A Phillips, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2025
When the moon's path once again traces a circle, the tidal pull will no longer be capable of melting ice, and the nascent ocean scientists believe exists will slowly refreeze.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
When this happens, the ice cream's smooth structure breaks down, leading to a grainy, icy mouthfeel, altered flavor, and in some cases, the potential for bacterial growth if the ice cream warmed too dramatically before refreezing.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Permafrost could refreeze if temperatures drop again.
—Alexandra A Phillips, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2025
When the moon's path once again traces a circle, the tidal pull will no longer be capable of melting ice, and the nascent ocean scientists believe exists will slowly refreeze.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Refreeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refreeze. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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