as in hardens
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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Recent Examples of freezes
Her value, as those who have followed her career in Europe will attest, is found not in elite athleticism, but in the hesitation dribble that freezes a defender, the mid-range pull-up in traffic, the pocket pass that springs a cutter before the defense can react.
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Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
But less than three minutes into the conversation, Earl leaps off Maslany’s lap, freezes in place and stares ahead.
—Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Hail is basically made up of balls of frozen rain—during thunderstorms, as warm air carries rain droplets high up into the atmosphere, the rain freezes.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 29 Apr. 2026
The fruit freezes beautifully, and frozen mango is a delicious addition to smoothies, desserts, and cocktails.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Leaders said the contract limits how Flock can use Dunwoody's data, freezes key terms and policies, and requires written approval for any changes or new uses of the system.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Water plants well going into winter and provide deep irrigation before the ground freezes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Agnes freezes, but Daisy pulls her to safety on the floor of the bus until the girls can be moved into an empty storefront.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
But in practice, the bill will create a permanent federal deregulatory mandate that freezes agricultural standards at the lowest common denominator.
—John Cleveland, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
But less than three minutes into the conversation, Earl leaps off Maslany’s lap, freezes in place and stares ahead.
—Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Hail is basically made up of balls of frozen rain—during thunderstorms, as warm air carries rain droplets high up into the atmosphere, the rain freezes.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 29 Apr. 2026
The fruit freezes beautifully, and frozen mango is a delicious addition to smoothies, desserts, and cocktails.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Leaders said the contract limits how Flock can use Dunwoody's data, freezes key terms and policies, and requires written approval for any changes or new uses of the system.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Water plants well going into winter and provide deep irrigation before the ground freezes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Agnes freezes, but Daisy pulls her to safety on the floor of the bus until the girls can be moved into an empty storefront.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
But in practice, the bill will create a permanent federal deregulatory mandate that freezes agricultural standards at the lowest common denominator.
—John Cleveland, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freezes
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The process relies on urushi, a natural lacquer derived from tree sap that hardens over time into a durable, food-safe coating.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Tissue culture is a cloning process where, for orchids, shoot tips and axillary or side buds are sterilized and placed on agar — a jelly-like material that hardens into a firm gel — that contains plant nutrients and hormones.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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Golden State’s schedule stiffens with an upcoming trip to New York and Indiana.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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The rings arise because the metal softens as the can compresses, then stiffens, then compresses and stiffens again, repeating the pattern until the compression is complete—akin to something called homoclinic snaking.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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“Freezes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freezes. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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