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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
This period includes the Maunder Minimum from 1645 to 1715 when there were no sunspots and the world was in a deep freeze (paintings of people skating on the River Thames, etc).
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Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
India will issue tourist visas for Chinese citizens for the first time in five years, allowing nationals from its neighboring country to freely visit each other, marking a significant reset in relations after a deadly border clash sent ties into a deep freeze.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Just a few months ago, a deep freeze struck some Austin gardens to their very roots.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Ukraine's bid to join the alliance has been put in deep freeze by Trump.
—Arkansas Online, 25 June 2025
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Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
India will issue tourist visas for Chinese citizens for the first time in five years, allowing nationals from its neighboring country to freely visit each other, marking a significant reset in relations after a deadly border clash sent ties into a deep freeze.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Just a few months ago, a deep freeze struck some Austin gardens to their very roots.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Ukraine's bid to join the alliance has been put in deep freeze by Trump.
—Arkansas Online, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep freeze
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His older brother, Mario, is also a HSV player, albeit one serving a four-year suspension for a doping violation.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But Indonesia’s House of Representatives said that the license suspension would not cause severe impact on such users.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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Harper and Mullen braid their hair, add glitter and board buses to the start line, often waiting an hour or more in the freezing cold.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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For the coffee lover, the Puraville Insulated Tumbler is built to keep their coffee hot or water cold all day.—
Tabitha Britt,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Oct. 2025
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Though the Russian Federation’s ongoing international ban will presumably deny all-time NHL goals leader Alex Ovechkin a last chance to win an elusive gold medal, the action in Italy next February should not lack suspense.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The impeccable direction and cinematography, the masterful suspense, and the pitch-perfect performance of Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates all combine to create not just one of the best horror movies of all time, but one of the best films of all time, period.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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Pique Interest Low-lift brassica plants make an impact and are known for withstanding light freezes (the cool weather enhances their coloring).—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Although the bacterium can contaminate many types of food, cheeses or deli meats that are kept in cold storage for long periods in stores or at home are a place where listeria can keep growing.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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In March, officials in McAllen, Texas, responded to an ammonia leak from the rooftop of a Lineage cold storage facility, which affected a General Electric Aerospace Plant across the street.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Deep freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20freeze. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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