deep freeze

noun

ˈdēp-ˌfrēz How to pronounce deep freeze (audio)
Definition of deep freezenext
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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2
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 Floods, droughts, deep freezes, and blizzards! — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026 Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy sandwiched an RBI double between solo home runs in the second and fifth innings, and right-hander Tyler Glasnow put Colorado’s offense in a deep freeze. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026 Logan O’Hoppe started last season on a hot streak and then went into a four-month deep freeze. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026 A weeks-long cold snap in January and February plunged the city into a deep freeze. — Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deep freeze
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  1. suspension
  2. cold
  3. suspense
  4. freeze
  5. cold storage
Noun
  • George, despite missing significant time because of a 25-game suspension for violating NBA drug policy, had a good season on both ends.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • But in August, a Jackson County judge upheld Shurin’s order that Biscari get his job back, receive full back wages and benefits and serve a three-day suspension without pay.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of suspension
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  • These primitive feathers provided poor insulation against severe cold.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Remove all covering and replace or reduce the amount of mulch once the damaging cold has passed in early spring.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of cold
Noun
  • Today sees the launch of Drawn Together, an adaptation of the first romance-suspense novel from her Enfrentados series.
    — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Selected for Series Mania’s Series Makers and ACE Series, the project combines political suspense with family drama.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
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  • Place a freeze with all three major credit bureaus if appropriate for your situation.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • California and other states sued to challenge the freeze, and a federal judge ruled the administration had acted unlawfully.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of freeze
Noun
  • Frozen and refrigerated goods, such as fresh produce, are most sensitive to price increases because diesel is typically used to power both cold storage and transportation.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Out-of-season fruits and vegetables often log long transit times, sit in cold storage or go through artificial ripening, all of which chip away at flavor and nutrition.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of cold storage

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“Deep freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20freeze. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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