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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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Iran Air, the country's flagship carrier, reopened domestic routes after a 50-day suspension on Wednesday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The baseline suspension for first-time domestic violence offenders?—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The rising heat and sinking cold created a rotation effect that encouraged tornadoes, Molina said.—
Joseph Serna,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Wearing golden slippers and a modest cardigan against the snow piled high in the streets of her hometown of Leknes, the largest municipality in Lofoten, her nonchalance toward the Arctic cold switched to seriousness when discussing her work.—
Alan Crawford,
Bloomberg,
20 Apr. 2026
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To some umps’ great dismay—and fans’ utter delight—calls are indeed getting overturned, with all the suspense of a Roman emperor deciding on a gladiator’s fate.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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At the half, the Wolverines had established a 48-32 lead over the Wildcats, and, thanks in part to a 26-12 advantage in points off turnovers, Michigan would propel itself to the title game with a suspense-free 91-73 win.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Usually, tibouchina shrubs and tree forms are quick to sprout new shoots, starting recovery in a month or two after a freeze during warm weather.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Rather than intercepting income at the source, a bank levy freezes and seizes funds that are already sitting in your checking or savings account.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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State inspectors showered a Kendall 7-Eleven with Stop Sale orders on a picnic lunch worth of food and Stop Use orders on cold storage units during a Tuesday visit.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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The government has set up a cold storage facility in the village of Ettivayal, where the cost of storing chiles is less expensive than in private facilities.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Deep freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20freeze. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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