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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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
Ukraine's bid to join the alliance has been put in deep freeze by Trump.
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Arkansas Online, 25 June 2025
Ukraine’s bid to join the alliance has been put in deep freeze by Trump.
—Molly Quell, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, bitterly cold temperatures are expected to linger through the remainder of the week, keeping Middle Tennessee in a deep freeze.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Feb. 2025
As snow begins to fall in the Kansas City region, residents are preparing for more, the National Weather Service warns that cold temperatures will continue to plunge the region into a deep freeze even after the skies clear.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 18 Feb. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 25 June 2025
Ukraine’s bid to join the alliance has been put in deep freeze by Trump.
—Molly Quell, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, bitterly cold temperatures are expected to linger through the remainder of the week, keeping Middle Tennessee in a deep freeze.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Feb. 2025
As snow begins to fall in the Kansas City region, residents are preparing for more, the National Weather Service warns that cold temperatures will continue to plunge the region into a deep freeze even after the skies clear.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep freeze
Noun
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The 30-year-old accepted a voluntary provisional suspension on June 2, which will now expire on April 2, 2026 following the outcome of European football’s governing body.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Lucky for the Eagles, a remorseful Carter won't receive a suspension for his spit.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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And if the labor market is showing signs of a cold, that doesn’t bode well for the overall health of the economy.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Extreme Heat Leads to Missed Doctor's Appointments Extreme heat or cold can lead people—especially older adults and those with chronic conditions—to skip primary care visits.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fans have become emotionally attached around the world, constantly sharing unboxing videos filled with suspense.—
Dan Gingiss,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Cover-Up moves between past and present with a fitting sense of discovery and momentousness, Maya Shenfeld’s score pulsing with suspense and at times eerie with foreboding.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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Employees who remain, often see pay freezes, fewer opportunities for advancement, and bonuses that never materialize.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a freeze warning for parts of northern Minnesota and frost advisories across North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin as of early Sunday, cautioning that temperatures could fall into the low 30s and produce frost that may damage vegetation.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 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,
1 Sep. 2025
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Some of these include healthcare facilities, student housing, senior living, cold storage, and even life sciences labs.—
James Nelson,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Deep freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20freeze. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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