as in to harden
to become physically firm or solid
add antifreeze to the water in the radiator so it won't freeze and damage the engine
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as in cold
a weather condition marked by low temperatures
the Midwest will experience an intense freeze later in the week
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Recent Examples of freeze
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Typhoon Lagoon brings the fun ashore with live DJs, Disney character dance parties, and themed treats like the Waterparks Sand Pail Sundae, flatbread pizzas, and frozen Blue Coladas or Pink Palomas for the grown-ups.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
The freeze added to similar actions the administration has taken against other elite universities, either demanding changes to their diversity, equity and inclusion programs, or in connection with their handling of protests against the war in Gaza.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Butterfly Bush Giving butterfly bush a hard pruning in September can stimulate new growth that will be vulnerable to damage from freezing temperatures.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Typhoon Lagoon brings the fun ashore with live DJs, Disney character dance parties, and themed treats like the Waterparks Sand Pail Sundae, flatbread pizzas, and frozen Blue Coladas or Pink Palomas for the grown-ups.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Indeed, colleges and universities across the nation have implemented hiring freezes, laid off staff, paused investments, and accepted fewer students, among other actions, in response to their possible budget gaps.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
The freeze added to similar actions the administration has taken against other elite universities, either demanding changes to their diversity, equity and inclusion programs, or in connection with their handling of protests against the war in Gaza.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeze
Verb
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But as Beijing hardens its ties with Russia, North Korea and other nations unfriendly to the West, the emergence of two camps and the contest between them appears clearer than ever.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Veith realized this reversible property, known as shear thickening, could be used to create a protective additive that instantly hardens under impact, dramatically reducing the risk of fires in lithium-ion batteries.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
6 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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But most recently it has been hit from several sides, most notably stiffening competition primarily from Amazon, off-pricers and membership clubs as well as Walmart and Target.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Lane picked up three on first down, but the Otay Ranch defense stiffened, turning back the next two runs for no gain.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeze. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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