How to Use freeze in a Sentence

freeze

1 of 2 verb
  • The cold weather froze the water pipes.
  • The children are going to freeze out there without their coats.
  • In the very far north, the ground is cold and frozen as deep as 1,000 feet.
    Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 20 July 2023
  • Then came the prep work, which in the case of this hack, was all about freezing.
    Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Because the end of the hot stage of the war and freezing the conflict would not mean the end of the war.
    Guy Davies, ABC News, 9 July 2023
  • As the story comes to a close, the action freezes into a still.
    Giovanni René Rodriguez, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
  • This idea that we’re supposed to be frozen in time is so weird.
    Michael Lee Simpson, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The fish was a blue-black monster, its mouth frozen open in surprise.
    Brandon Sneed, New York Times, 10 July 2023
  • Water from Japan’s Mount Haku, which is known to be soft, is frozen over 48 to 72 hours.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2024
  • That means much of the water remains in rivers, lakes, reservoirs and the soil, as well as frozen in the snowpack.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2023
  • But have no fear, freezing earthlings north of the equator — there is a bright side!
    Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 21 Dec. 2023
  • But with two on and two out, Casas was frozen by a Brooks Raley slider to end the inning.
    Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 22 July 2023
  • Make two batches and freeze one for unplanned nights ahead.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Even worse, it wasn’t even frozen, since the plane was close to the ground and not in freezing temperatures.
    Julia Buckley, CNN, 9 Mar. 2024
  • Cover the biscuits with plastic wrap; freeze for 1 hour or up to overnight.
    Kathy Gunst, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
  • And, it shouldn’t be cooked while frozen, Detwiler explained.
    Julia Landwehr, Health, 19 Dec. 2023
  • In its second game here, the U.S. had the Dutch on the ropes late in the game, but the coach froze and kept his substitutes on the bench, settling for a 1-1 draw.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The cornerback froze for a split second and soon was stuck in quicksand.
    Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2023
  • The two men who attacked Shepard tied him to a fence in freezing weather.
    Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2023
  • Lows range from near freezing downtown to the low-to-mid 20s in our colder suburbs.
    Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Next the scientists can freeze the best cell lines for future use.
    Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 30 June 2023
  • When all goes as planned, an egg freezing cycle takes 12 to 16 days from start to finish.
    Paige Stables, Allure, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Leftover pancakes freeze well for a quick breakfast later in the week.
    Anita L. Arambula, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2023
  • At the Rauhaniemi spa, a heated walkway connects the sauna to a small patch of water kept from freezing over by a pump.
    Boris Fishman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The author’s two boy cousins slept in a porch so cold their hair was frozen in the morning.
    Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The Ohio River isn't frozen enough to safely walk out on, but that didn't stop one curious critter.
    David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Feb. 2026
  • And these funds never would have been frozen to begin with.
    ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
  • This is a great recipe to make ahead or freeze.
    Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
  • This prevents your water line from freezing up.
    Janay Reece, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026

freeze

2 of 2 noun
  • The freeze destroyed many oranges.
  • When is the last spring freeze in Cincinnati this year?
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Wait to dig the tubers until a killing freeze zaps all the foliage.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2023
  • But the loss of crop from the freezes prevented them from doing so.
    Evan Lasseter, ajc, 10 July 2023
  • For now, the freeze ray remains locked up in the confines of Arkham Asylum.
    Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 2 Sep. 2023
  • The four are subject to a U.K. asset freeze and travel and visa ban.
    Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Up to two days ahead: Scoop the sherbet into the muffin pan, wrap and freeze.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
  • The last time the Metroplex had to worry about a freeze was back in January.
    David Montesino, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2024
  • So far, the studio has been spared, though a hiring freeze is in effect.
    Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Most of the area sees a freeze, with lows ranging from the mid-20s to lower 30s in a majority of spots.
    Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Watch them stalk and flounce to the beats, connecting hip-to-hip before hitting a stylish freeze.
    Celia Wren, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Pre-scoop the sherbet into chilled glasses and freeze until ready to top and serve.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Still, there were tough times, Shirley Kirkpatrick said, including a 1990 freeze that wiped out the whole crop.
    Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
  • And if granted by the courts, the SEC’s proposed asset freeze would deliver a death blow.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 13 June 2023
  • But with the flowers exposed, his crop is now at greater risk of damage if a spring freeze occurs.
    Drew Kann, ajc, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Over the last 30 winters there, the average final freeze is April 20, or still about three weeks from now.
    Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2023
  • For a quick freeze, place whole berries in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan and freeze until firm.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Looking ahead to next week, the forecaster said there is a potential for a freeze.
    Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Farms were hit hard, just after many growers endured a hard freeze in May.
    Kathy McCormack and Patrick Whittle, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2023
  • Stress releases cortisol to the body and brain, which causes the feelings of fight, flight or freeze.
    Jenny Anderson, Time, 8 Aug. 2023
  • When the weather service predicts a big freeze, the city will close off traffic to certain canals to stop the current and help the freezing process.
    Raisa Bruner, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Just crack an egg into each section, cover, and freeze.
    Maggie Burch, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Plant fall flowers such as mums, asters, and pansies to provide pops of color until the first hard freeze.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 23 June 2023
  • What's the difference between a credit lock and a credit freeze?
    Scott Kramer, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
  • In parts of north central Virginia, where some spots could see lows drop to 30 to 32 degrees, a freeze warning is in effect.
    Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2023
  • That’s why the rush to get this done before the Olympic roster freeze seems a bit odd.
    Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
  • While this will allow for some snow and ice to melt during the day, the overnight freezes will produce a daily risk for icy morning conditions.
    Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
  • How often does the Ohio River freeze?
    Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Credit freezes and deceased flags help, but identity misuse can still surface in other ways.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Kale tolerates light freezes, so don’t worry if unexpected cold snaps are in the forecast.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026

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