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
This would be the second polar vortex disruption of 2025, following a deep freeze in February.
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
As Kansas City thaws out from last week’s deep freeze, the Current players have been enjoying the sunshine during their preseason in Florida.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
The only complicating factor turned out to be the weather, as Key West was on the southern edge of a deep freeze that had spread across most of the country.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2025
Wildfires, floods, deep freezes and heat waves are all becoming more destructive and more common, and insurance companies are floundering, even refusing to insure certain regions.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
As Kansas City thaws out from last week’s deep freeze, the Current players have been enjoying the sunshine during their preseason in Florida.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
The only complicating factor turned out to be the weather, as Key West was on the southern edge of a deep freeze that had spread across most of the country.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2025
Wildfires, floods, deep freezes and heat waves are all becoming more destructive and more common, and insurance companies are floundering, even refusing to insure certain regions.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep freeze
Noun
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On April 21, Harvard, which rejected the demands, filed a lawsuit in a Boston federal court challenging the suspension of funds.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Suspicious activity could lead to the disqualification of candidates and a permanent suspension of the Athlete of the Week poll.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The insulated cooler pocket keeps food and drinks cold for hours while the various straps and holders secure cups, utensils, and other goodies.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2025
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Wash in cold and on a gentle cycle unless the care tag indicates otherwise.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
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The missing logic is very evident in the thriller that also fails to offer thrills and suspense.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The audience is at risk of being too many steps ahead of the action, and the time between McRobbie’s first appearance and the official onscreen reveal is too long to keep up the appropriate amount of suspense.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
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The judge is expected to set deadlines for the government to provide documentation showing its internal deliberations about the funding freeze.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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Prices aren’t collapsing due to a pandemic or a global freeze in demand.—
Dan Eberhart,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Funds from investors using the program often go to Regional Centers, which distribute money into different projects, from highway construction to resort hotels to cold storage facilities in rural areas.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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This incident highlights a growing trend in crypto hacks—targeting multi-sig cold storage solutions through increasingly sophisticated means.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Deep freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20freeze. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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