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
Early this year, the Danish Defense Intelligence Service assessed the risk from Russia once its Ukraine war stops or freezes in place.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Water enough to keep the roots moist but not soggy, about once every two weeks until the soil freezes.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Plant before the ground freezes so roots can take hold.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The data revealed that water inside nanopores freezes into a different structure than bulk ice.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
It’s now estimated that Shedeur Sanders will take over as the Browns’ starting QB … (checks notes) … when Hell freezes over.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
After planting fruit trees, water them deeply, and keep them well-watered until the ground freezes.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Credit freezes at major bureaus and strong online security practices offer better protection than monitoring services alone provide.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
But even this nod to forgiveness is relatively punishing, since the health refill freezes your character in a defenseless pose for a few seconds.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Water enough to keep the roots moist but not soggy, about once every two weeks until the soil freezes.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Plant before the ground freezes so roots can take hold.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The data revealed that water inside nanopores freezes into a different structure than bulk ice.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
It’s now estimated that Shedeur Sanders will take over as the Browns’ starting QB … (checks notes) … when Hell freezes over.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
After planting fruit trees, water them deeply, and keep them well-watered until the ground freezes.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Credit freezes at major bureaus and strong online security practices offer better protection than monitoring services alone provide.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
But even this nod to forgiveness is relatively punishing, since the health refill freezes your character in a defenseless pose for a few seconds.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freezes
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When a partner continually feels trapped behind excuses or counterattacks, the original frustration then hardens into resentment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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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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But the schedule stiffens up next week with the start of 4A South Metro League play as Heritage, Ponderosa and Dakota Ridge all loom in October.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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In a similar way, a man who is defiant stiffens his neck, squares his shoulders, lowers his brows, and clenches his fists with his knuckles forward.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Freezes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freezes. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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