1
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
India will issue tourist visas for Chinese citizens for the first time in five years, allowing nationals from its neighboring country to freely visit each other, marking a significant reset in relations after a deadly border clash sent ties into a deep freeze.
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Just a few months ago, a deep freeze struck some Austin gardens to their very roots.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Ukraine's bid to join the alliance has been put in deep freeze by Trump.
—Arkansas Online, 25 June 2025
With the potential for both a deep freeze and mild stretches, Americans should prepare for a winter full of surprises.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Just a few months ago, a deep freeze struck some Austin gardens to their very roots.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Ukraine's bid to join the alliance has been put in deep freeze by Trump.
—Arkansas Online, 25 June 2025
With the potential for both a deep freeze and mild stretches, Americans should prepare for a winter full of surprises.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep freeze
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Rashee Rice, who is sitting out the first six games with a suspension for violating the NFL’s conduct policy, can return to the practice facility this week.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
22 Sep. 2025
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Suspicious activity could lead to the disqualification of candidates and a permanent suspension of the Athlete of the Week poll.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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In the thermal vacuum (TVAC), the duo battled with the punishing extremes of space — intense heat, bitter cold, and the absolute vacuum — within a specialized chamber on Earth.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Farmers and residents are being urged to take precautions to mitigate damage from the overnight cold.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Sure, this quiet drama is spiked by a certain amount of suspense over whether the family at its center will get caught.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
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Does ‘107 Days’ read ‘like a suspense novel’?—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Property tax debacle White contends that he’s been unfairly scapegoated for county disputes including over federal funding allocations, residential and commercial property valuations and the 2025 budget freeze.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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In March, Ali ruled that the administration’s funding freeze likely violated both the Constitution and federal law.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Although the bacterium can contaminate many types of food, cheeses or deli meats that are kept in cold storage for long periods in stores or at home are a place where listeria can keep growing.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Built with flexibility and efficiency in mind, the property can accommodate a variety of uses, including manufacturing, medical, pharmaceutical, food-grade/cold storage and distribution operations.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Deep freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20freeze. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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