as in to harden
to become physically firm or solid
add antifreeze to the water in the radiator so it won't freeze and damage the engine
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as in cold
a weather condition marked by low temperatures
the Midwest will experience an intense freeze later in the week
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Recent Examples of freeze
The Editors, National Review, 5 May 2025
Weeks prior, the White House froze $1 billion in funding for the university, per The New York Times, as the Trump administration investigates alleged on-campus antisemitism.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2025
CNBC, 5 May 2025
In addition to the impacts from the initial hiring freeze, DOGE initially eliminated 12 employees from the park staff.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 5 May 2025
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Verb
Just weeks after Trump froze $2 billion of Harvard University’s federal funding and placed the rest under review, triggering a federal lawsuit from the university, the president is vowing to strip Harvard of its tax exemption.
—The Editors, National Review, 5 May 2025
Weeks prior, the White House froze $1 billion in funding for the university, per The New York Times, as the Trump administration investigates alleged on-campus antisemitism.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2025
Noun
The appeals court issued a freeze on Cobb’s order about eight hours after it was issued.
—CNBC, 5 May 2025
In addition to the impacts from the initial hiring freeze, DOGE initially eliminated 12 employees from the park staff.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeze
Verb
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Without clear communication from management, early skepticism can harden into quiet resistance.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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While the healing process can be beneficial in securing the implant in place, the scar tissue can also harden and contract around the insert, causing difficulties in regards to aesthetics — as well as pain — per the site.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Joe locks Harrison in the storage closet, knocks Reagan out cold, and brings her to the aquarium.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2025
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Most of us in the South tend to prefer the warm sunshine of spring and summer opposed to the bitter cold of winter, especially when outdoors.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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The city of Fort Worth has stiffened penalties for unauthorized tree clearing in an effort to hold developers accountable and protect the city’s natural landscapes.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2025
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For a more visceral feel, 'Sport' increases the throttle response, stiffens the suspension, and opens the exhaust valves.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeze. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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