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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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  • Lizzie takes up the ax while Bridget freezes at the sight of Bertha’s gut spilling all over the floor, which causes some tension between the two protagonists.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Continue regular weekly watering to keep the soil moist but not soggy until the ground freezes.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 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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  • The best time to plant asters is in early fall, or about 4 to 6 weeks before autumn frosts.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Airy meringue frosts this tender, lime-and-coconut cake.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of frosts
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  • As the mixture cools, the lowest energy configuration appears, providing an answer to the problem.
    — Mike McRae September 22, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The site noted that subjective relaxation from passive heat exposure is well-documented, with parasympathetic tone rising as the body cools after a session.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 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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