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
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.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep freezes
suspensions
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With defeats, injuries and suspensions piling up, Tottenham’s domestic campaign is spinning out of control.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Morant has not played more than 67 games in any of his six seasons because of injuries and suspensions.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Deep freezes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20freezes. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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