How to Use frost heave in a Sentence

frost heave

noun

• Driving almost blind at high speed, Bob Markle was unable to avoid a frost heave in the roadbed.
  — Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
• Blades break and become matted under the weight, and freeze/thaw cycles lead to frost heave, which pushes crowns and roots above ground where they're damaged by harsh winds.
  — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
• Prevent frost heaving by aerating the soil, improving drainage, and mulching before winter.
  — Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 3 Feb. 2026
• Some grasses handle cool temperatures—and the potential for frost heave—better than others.
  — Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 3 Feb. 2026
• Mulch also helps prevent frost heaving in climates where freeze/thaw cycles occur regularly.
  — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026