as in suspensions
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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Recent Examples of deep freezes
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
While some of us are accustomed to dealing with deep freezes, many Southerners don't have to worry about the pipes during an average winter.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
While some of us are accustomed to dealing with deep freezes, many Southerners don't have to worry about the pipes during an average winter.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep freezes
suspensions
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Guerra acknowledges that vehicle owners are generally at fault for the suspensions.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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However, when a Jewish business student was assaulted, Harvard didn't announce suspensions even though perpetrators were criminally charged, according to the lawsuit.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Deep freezes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20freezes. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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