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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
Frigid weather, alcohol and drugs proved to be a fatal combination for a number of people found dead outdoors during New York’s continuing deep freeze as the city prepares for two more days of record low temperatures, officials said Saturday.
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Still another Arctic blast with snow and a deep freeze just arrived, along with another round of quips directed at meteorologists and scientists, challenging them to explain again how climate change works.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
While some of us are accustomed to dealing with deep freezes, many Southerners don't have to worry about the pipes during an average winter.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
As a deep freeze continued Tuesday from the Northeast to the Southeast, Southern California and other parts of the West are expected to see another day of balmy weather.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Still another Arctic blast with snow and a deep freeze just arrived, along with another round of quips directed at meteorologists and scientists, challenging them to explain again how climate change works.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
While some of us are accustomed to dealing with deep freezes, many Southerners don't have to worry about the pipes during an average winter.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
As a deep freeze continued Tuesday from the Northeast to the Southeast, Southern California and other parts of the West are expected to see another day of balmy weather.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep freeze
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Scott compiled a 46–120 overall record and 15–84 mark in conference play before his suspension.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Still, Supermicro has had to battle back from a previous trading suspension from the Nasdaq stock exchange in 2018 and a panel decision to delist the stock.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Birds infected with the virus may exhibit symptoms common to colds and flu in humans or may have no apparent symptoms before dying from the disease.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Research suggests that garlic extract may enhance immune cell function, potentially reducing the severity of colds and flu.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
17 Feb. 2026
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The film merges family drama with atmospheric suspense.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The current groups offer a lot less suspense in comparison, with Canada winning its group 73 percent of the time and USA winning 84 percent of the time.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Our leadership blames wind and solar for grid issues, but the 2021 freeze proved the real culprit was a lack of preparation by the state and power generators.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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So yes, January brought a shopping freeze, but the coming weeks will reveal whether consumers feel financially secure enough about the future to spend in the present.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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According to investigators, the thieves have targeting Hispanic businesses over the past few months and taking everything from the cash in the register to alcohol in cold storage.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Monthlies are $2,850, and get you a doorman, bike room, elevator, laundry, super, package room, extra storage (including cold storage), and a gym.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Deep freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20freeze. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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