air-conditions

verb

present tense third-person singular of air-condition
as in freezes

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  1. freezes
  2. ices
  3. frosts
  4. cools
  5. refrigerates
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  • The second drug is a paralytic that freezes the body from the outside in, creating the effect that the person is peacefully asleep.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The vehicle clearly recognizes the obstacles in the way and freezes in place for around a minute, occasionally fidgeting with the steering wheel and pulsing the brakes.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of freezes
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  • When Claire’s adult daughter Channing pilots the idea of going on a ski trip next year and starting her own holiday traditions, Claire completely ices her out and won’t consider it.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Dec. 2025
Definition of ices
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  • Airy meringue frosts this tender, lime-and-coconut cake.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
  • These hybrid magnolias display magnificent deep-pink to reddish-purple flowers late enough in spring that frosts seldom damage them.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Definition of frosts
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  • Summer is a great time to revisit juicy, fresh, or sweet gourmands, but as the weather cools down, we’re reminded of more nuanced indulgences.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Hiking and boating are two excellent ways to spend your time here, but when the weather cools down, take advantage of trails designated for snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and skiing.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of cools
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  • Sunny Broccoli Salad A Cleveland reader makes this classic potluck salad the day ahead and refrigerates the dressing and vegetables separately.
    — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of refrigerates
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