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deep freeze

noun

ˈdēp-ˌfrēz How to pronounce deep freeze (audio)
Definition of deep freezenext
1
as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity his hunt for a new house was put in the deep freeze while he recovered from the auto accident

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as in cold
a weather condition marked by low temperatures the deep freeze had everyone thinking that global warming might not be so bad

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Recent Examples of deep freeze Both events had plunged ties into a deep freeze. — Michael Kugelman, Time, 26 June 2026 But the deal would also expose the company to more hurricanes, tropical storms and deep freezes across the eastern US. — Lauren Rosenthal, Bloomberg, 26 May 2026 Floods, droughts, deep freezes, and blizzards! — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026 Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy sandwiched an RBI double between solo home runs in the second and fifth innings, and right-hander Tyler Glasnow put Colorado’s offense in a deep freeze. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deep freeze
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  1. suspension
  2. cold
  3. suspense
  4. freeze
  5. cold storage
Noun
  • On Saturday, the Nigerian government named a 10-member committee drawn from the legal, security, mining and medical professions, and announced the suspension of 20 more NSCDC personnel.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • After months of suspension because of fighting, UNIFIL has resumed some of its non-military activities, providing basic medical assistance in areas where access remains severely restricted.
    — Diego Ibarra Sánchez, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of suspension
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  • These primitive feathers provided poor insulation against severe cold.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Indian hawthorn grows best in USDA Zones 8 to 10, but be sure to protect it against extreme cold.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of cold
Noun
  • The film navigates an unusually delicate tonal terrain between black comedy, suspense and the fantastic.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The simmering tension between Kotler and Tankilevitch help Bezmozgis patiently delay their showdown until, after taking time to instill tension and suspense, two opposing forces collide in a hail of fiery accusations and fisticuffs.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of suspense
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  • The orchestra says the latest offer before the strike instead called for a five-year wage freeze, which members argue would amount to a significant cut once inflation is factored in.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • As part of the 2027 budget, there will also be a hiring freeze.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of freeze
Noun
  • Frozen and refrigerated goods, such as fresh produce, are most sensitive to price increases because diesel is typically used to power both cold storage and transportation.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Out-of-season fruits and vegetables often log long transit times, sit in cold storage or go through artificial ripening, all of which chip away at flavor and nutrition.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of cold storage

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“Deep freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20freeze. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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