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
Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Farej said the fire union has tried to work with House’s administration, freezing a grievance the union filed in 2024 related to rig maintenance issues to give the new mayor and his team time to address financial mismanagement alleged under former Mayor Tiffany Henyard.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
The downturn has been exacerbated by recent hurricanes, freezes and development on what had been citrus groves.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The bloc has frozen billions in funding to Hungary over rule-of-law concerns.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Farej said the fire union has tried to work with House’s administration, freezing a grievance the union filed in 2024 related to rig maintenance issues to give the new mayor and his team time to address financial mismanagement alleged under former Mayor Tiffany Henyard.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison attempted to challenge the funding freeze in federal court, but on Monday, a judge ruled against the state’s request to free up $243 million.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
The downturn has been exacerbated by recent hurricanes, freezes and development on what had been citrus groves.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeze
Verb
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Chenoweth says authoritarians are getting better at controlling information flow, criminalizing protest, hardening security and police forces, and coordinating with other authoritarians.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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And top Democrats are hardening their opposition.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Most people get infected with RSV throughout their lives, and for most healthy adults, the virus causes a cold.—
Ciara McCarthy
April 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2026
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During the Friday, April 10 episode of her Unfiltered podcast with co-host James Maas, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 53, recalled getting sick recently after catching a cold from her son Jake, 18.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Your Cardiovascular Health Can Improve Quickly Arteries naturally stiffen with age, which can raise your risk of heart attack and stroke.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
11 Apr. 2026
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The men’s Run 900 Ultra Black Shorts feature integrated Rheon technology, a reactive polymer that remains soft at rest but stiffens under pressure.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeze. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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