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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
Snow can protect plants and soils from deep freezes and affect wildlife migration, hibernation and survival.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
An ancient microorganism that figured out how to keep its cellular structures intact through 40,000 years of deep freeze could someday inspire a product that keeps a soldier’s skin from freezing on an Arctic patrol.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The Chinese government reacted by telling Chinese citizens not to travel to Japan, threatening economic retaliation, and pulling the plug on meetings that were long planned, putting a pretty deep freeze on China-Japan relations.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
The annual event was canceled only one time — in 2021 when a deep freeze forced numerous cancellations citywide.
—Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
An ancient microorganism that figured out how to keep its cellular structures intact through 40,000 years of deep freeze could someday inspire a product that keeps a soldier’s skin from freezing on an Arctic patrol.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The Chinese government reacted by telling Chinese citizens not to travel to Japan, threatening economic retaliation, and pulling the plug on meetings that were long planned, putting a pretty deep freeze on China-Japan relations.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
The annual event was canceled only one time — in 2021 when a deep freeze forced numerous cancellations citywide.
—Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep freeze
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Luka Doncic had 41 points and eight rebounds while also picking up his suspension-triggering 16th technical foul during the Los Angeles Lakers ' 116-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Pappas is arguing for a suspension of the federal gas tax as prices top $4 per gallon during the war.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The thermal footage of Chesney moving through the woods stopped Johnson cold.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Kenosha Police Department announced March 30 that an arrest has been made in a homicide cold case dating back to the 1970s.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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But what else is there to be said about a game devoid of suspense and that did nothing to abate fears that the Padres’ starting pitching will be its Achilles.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Despite the issues with the production, namely the too-tame suspense at times, this is a sharp cast of veterans.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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There’s a sense of a freeze across the energy industry, stifling long-term planning—except for examining many potential scenarios—and allowing for only short-term operational adjustments.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The pico de gallo in cold storage for more than 4 1/2 hours still measured 46 degrees, or five degrees too warm.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sharing the property are an organic farm with cold storage, six greenhouses, and a bonus space.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Deep freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20freeze. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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