DEEP-FREEZE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

deep freeze

noun

ˈdēp-ˌfrēz

Definition of deep freeze

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 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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Noun

Equally responsible for this Bentley’s milestone handling are the Supersports’ electronic limited-slip differential, rear-wheel steering, suspension aided by a 48-volt active anti-roll bar, and enormous carbon-silicon-carbide brakes.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026
If a violation is found, schools can impose sanctions up to suspension or expulsion, and both parties have the right to appeal.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 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

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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