as in cold
having a low or subnormal temperature
why aren't you wearing a coat, as it's freezing outside?
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as in hardening
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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Recent Examples of freezing
Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
In a planned grand debut, a quirky set of guests descend upon the house despite the freezing temperatures.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
New growth triggered by a late fertilizer application often doesn’t go through the hardening process and is more likely to be damaged by freezing temperatures.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
His body had laid in the snow outside of Albert’s house for hours in freezing temperatures.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
In a planned grand debut, a quirky set of guests descend upon the house despite the freezing temperatures.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
Those that have in ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
New growth triggered by a late fertilizer application often doesn’t go through the hardening process and is more likely to be damaged by freezing temperatures.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freezing
Adjective
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Pretty Touches Furnishings and accessories can be used as multifunctional pieces to add charm so the space does not look too cold and office-like, says Daley.—
Stacey Zable,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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In many regions, spring weather can fluctuate between cold and dry to warm and slightly humid.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Begin hardening off the tomato seedlings a couple of weeks before the frost date in your geographical region.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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That statistic should serve as a wake-up call for any organization still focused on hardening its networks while neglecting the individuals who interact with them.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Stock tip: Migrate to icier territories… Aston Villa 6/1 Last five results: WLWWW A two-goal deficit to overcome in the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Paris Saint-Germain next week likely spells the end of Villa’s European aspirations.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The relationship between Ye and Cole has been icy for some time.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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Led by superstar Kyle Tucker, the lineup features power, speed and athleticism, a combination that has allowed the Cubs to win close games in frigid weather, beat good pitchers and blow teams out of Wrigley Field.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The spacecraft will then embark on an almost seven-year-long voyage through deep space to the Saturn system, with the goal of spending more than three years studying areas across Titan's frigid and diverse surface.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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After many storms and boat impacts, their only pier is no longer safe to use so the locals have to wade out to the arriving dhows to unload in choppy and quite chilly waters.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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On a chilly, cloudy morning in New York state's Rockland County, the Rev. Steven M.P. Neier led a joyful yet solemn Mass on April 21 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Congers.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And then obviously in between that, either dropping my kid off at school or picking my kid up or hanging out, going to the park or something like that in some of those gaps, but that’s a very happy day, very chill, humbling day (Laughs).—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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People are going to be very chill and normal, like the internet always is.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Warm days call for feminine blouses and tank tops, while cool nights allow for chunky cardigans and button-downs.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2025
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In addition to cool designs like Area 51 and glow-in-the-dark circuits, the company is creating Switch 2-specific skins.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Freezing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freezing. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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