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
Just a few months ago, a deep freeze struck some Austin gardens to their very roots.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 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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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 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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Other modifications include a Ford racing supercharger that raises the horsepower to 624, three-piece wheels, a custom audio system and upgraded suspension components.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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An appeal of his suspension could prove advantageous to Addison and the Vikings.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Air Commodore Andy Scott, head of New Zealand’s air component, said mid-winter flights to Antarctica are among the most difficult missions due to shifting weather, extreme cold and ice landings in total darkness.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Some can be washed in warm or even hot water, while others should be washed in cold.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 July 2025
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But because most of the films are first and foremost suspense stories about surviving the Xenomorphs, these ideas are often teased only briefly, leaving fans of the franchise to fill in the gaps on their own.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
12 Aug. 2025
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That’s not to say there’s a great deal of suspense surrounding this category, because there most definitely is not.—
Team TVLine,
TVLine,
12 Aug. 2025
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Stanford University announced plans to reduce its operating budget by $140 million this upcoming school year, which included 363 layoffs and an ongoing hiring freeze.—
Cheyanne Mumphrey,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Beets become sweeter and more vibrant when planted for a fall harvest, and a freeze only improves their flavor.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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The complex will include a cold chain processing facility that provides cold storage, warehousing, distribution and other services for perishable goods.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 July 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,
18 July 2025
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“Deep freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20freeze. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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