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 This deep freeze helps make the phylogenetic reconstruction possible. — John Drake, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Both events had plunged ties into a deep freeze. — Michael Kugelman, Time, 26 June 2026 But the deal would also expose the company to more hurricanes, tropical storms and deep freezes across the eastern US. — Lauren Rosenthal, Bloomberg, 26 May 2026 Floods, droughts, deep freezes, and blizzards! — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deep freeze
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  1. suspension
  2. cold
  3. suspense
  4. freeze
  5. cold storage
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Track Mode lowers the suspension so drivers can adjust the car for more aggressive handling.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Madrid's Vinícius will serve the first of a four-game suspension later Sunday for pulling the hair of a Villarreal player and aggressively confronting the referee in the previous round.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of suspension
Noun
  • If the research catches up to that intuition, expect sauna use to be marketed to women as a primary modality, with cold used sparingly as an accent.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Black’s wife, who had summoned Bell, was concerned that her husband was coming down with a cold.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of cold
Noun
  • But the Mets missed the postseason in 2024 and were 10½ games out on April 26, ending the suspense early this season.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than relying on supernatural creatures or elaborate mythology, Fears to Fathom builds suspense around seemingly ordinary situations that take increasingly terrifying turns.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of suspense
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  • Spanberger has also called for a six-year freeze on residential electricity rates if the deal goes through.
    — Emily L. Mahoney, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Spring is the best time to plant evergreen shrubs like nandina, though gardeners can also plant Obsession™ in fall up to six weeks before the first hard freeze.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of freeze
Noun
  • This is a cold washed process bean, meaning the cherry pulp is washed away from the bean before it’s put in cold storage for 72 hours and then dried.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • This 20,000-square-foot campus in Englewood, housed in a former mattress factory, will have much more space for food packing and cold storage.
    — Kathleen Toner, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 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 25 Oct. 2026.

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