as in to exclude
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
a housing market that effectively freezes out people of moderate means
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of freeze out
In 2019, the NBA learned this the hard way when a tweet from then-Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey regarding Hong Kong led Chinese businesses to freeze out the association for years.
—
Adam Minter, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
Europeans have been struggling for a seat at the negotiating table, largely frozen out of talks between Washington and the Kremlin.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 21 Dec. 2025
Having been frozen out by Warner chief Zaslav, Paramount pitched itself to Warner's investors as the logical and more profitable choice — backed by far more cash up front than Netflix's offer.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 12 Dec. 2025
The 31-year-old midfielder, who joined for £30m from Southampton in August 2023, has been frozen out of the team by Nuno.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for freeze out
Adam Minter, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
Europeans have been struggling for a seat at the negotiating table, largely frozen out of talks between Washington and the Kremlin.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 21 Dec. 2025
Having been frozen out by Warner chief Zaslav, Paramount pitched itself to Warner's investors as the logical and more profitable choice — backed by far more cash up front than Netflix's offer.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 12 Dec. 2025
The 31-year-old midfielder, who joined for £30m from Southampton in August 2023, has been frozen out of the team by Nuno.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for freeze out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeze out
Verb
-
Delcy Rodríguez said Friday that the amnesty would apply to cases from 1999 to the present, but would exclude those prosecuted for homicide, drug trafficking, corruption and human rights violations.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
-
Garnett is also set to rule on a defense request to exclude evidence seized from Mangione’s backpack when he was apprehended in Altoona, Pennsylvania.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
This past fall, there were reports that the Justice Department was considering proposals to ban trans people from purchasing guns.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
-
Morrell said that the city cannot ban data center developments permanently without a definition.—
Aliana Mediratta,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
In erasing these concepts, or transforming them into meaningless slogans, the recent right-wing campaign of educational suppression seeks to eliminate an important means of understanding Black history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
-
In fact, baking soda's uses are extensive because of its grittiness and its ability to eliminate odors.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The downside, of course, is that a lack of funding means the creators either need to relegate their work to side-project status while working day jobs or find independent sources of funding, which can shut out more junior creators or those without pre-existing resources.—
Cortney Harding,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
-
Knight, who shut out Winnipeg on Monday night, made 28 saves in regulation and overtime for his second straight win.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
An appeals court also reversed a ruling from a judge in Chicago that barred federal agents from using certain riot control weapons, including tear gas and pepper balls, unless needed to prevent an immediate threat.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
-
The bill bars agents from using government immunity to avoid accountability.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
This formula contains niacinamide to help support hair and skin health, ashwagandha extract to soothe, and biotin to help strengthen hair and prevent breakage.—
Andrea Navarro,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
-
The yen touched its strongest level since October in US trading Tuesday after comments from Japanese officials, including just recently the finance minister, fueled speculation that the government may intervene in the market to prevent the currency from resuming its decline.—
Mia Glass,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Earlier this week, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates both ruled out the use of their airspace or territory to launch attacks on Iran.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
-
Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry was ruled out for the rest of Friday’s game against the Detroit Pistons because of right knee soreness.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Freeze out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeze%20out. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
