as in suspensions
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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Recent Examples of deep freezes
Floods, droughts, deep freezes, and blizzards!
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Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Snow can protect plants and soils from deep freezes and affect wildlife migration, hibernation and survival.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 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
Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Snow can protect plants and soils from deep freezes and affect wildlife migration, hibernation and survival.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep freezes
suspensions
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Some are backing away from exclusionary discipline like suspensions and expulsions and have embraced schoolwide approaches that reward positive behavior and provide social skills practice through games and role-playing.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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While Reynoso was getting in trouble, being insubordinate and dealing with suspensions, Rodriguez has been entirely more benign.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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“Deep freezes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20freezes. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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