Synonyms of freezes

freezes

verb

present tense third-person singular of freeze

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hardens
• stiffens
• congeals
• solidifies
• firms (up)
• sets
• crystallizes
• concretes
• indurates
• coagulates
• encrusts
• gels
• thickens
• petrifies
• gelatinizes
• jells
• cakes
• jellies
• calcifies
• calluses
• ossifies
• rigidifies
• clots
• anneals
• gelates
• tempers
• case-hardens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• softens
• liquefies
• melts
• dissolves
• thaws
• fuses
• smelts
• unfreezes
• deliquesces
• fluxes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of freezes

Every autumn, as the bay freezes, hundreds of these bears gather around it before heading out across the ice, and thousands of tourists come to see them. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026

In winter, the lake freezes over, with skating, snowshoeing, and skiing all nearby. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026

But if there are delinquent balances on credit card bills or other debts and a debt collector sues and freezes that account, the normal flow of money can suddenly become much more complicated. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

This timing also gives bulb roots enough time to settle in before the weather gets cold and the ground freezes. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026

The second drug is a paralytic that freezes the body from the outside in, creating the effect that the person is peacefully asleep. — Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

The vehicle clearly recognizes the obstacles in the way and freezes in place for around a minute, occasionally fidgeting with the steering wheel and pulsing the brakes. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 19 Aug. 2026

Reviews on the app are mixed, with some users complaining that the app frequently freezes or fails to update and others citing positive experiences. — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026

When food freezes slowly, larger ice crystals have more time to form inside fruits, vegetables, meats, and prepared meals. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026