FREEZING Synonyms: 130 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈfrē-ziŋ

Definition of freezing

as in cold

having a low or subnormal temperature why aren't you wearing a coat, as it's freezing outside?

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verb

present participle of freeze

as in hardening

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 freezing

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If freezing temperatures are predicted, pick any ripe fruit and cover the trunks of young trees with burlap or newspaper to insulate them. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026 Though Boise wasn’t expected to see freezing temperatures, higher elevations in Idaho are about to get icy, the weather service said. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026

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Also, always completely dry blueberries before freezing them, says Vu. — Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026 On Tuesday the team—which includes nine specialists across medicine, performance and psychology—could have an array of ice bags, cold towels, freezing vests and even cooling overshoes at their disposal. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for freezing

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Adjective

Keep your ride clean Over the life of owning a car, especially in colder areas, salt and road grime can dull paint and cause rust on the underbody of your vehicles, according to Consumer Reports.

— Keith Laing, USA Today, 8 July 2026
The clinical home ecosystem has become the defining phrase of the 2025 to 2026 wellness spending cycle, as buyers stack cold plunges, red light beds and neurotech into serious at-home recovery setups.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

Definition of cold

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Residents are encouraged to continue taking preparedness steps, including maintaining defensible space, considering home-hardening improvements, signing up for emergency alerts and reviewing evacuation plans.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Candor, without the balance of Humility, Temperance, and Collaboration, risks hardening into rigidity, creating blind spots and stifling relationships.

— Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of hardening

Adjective

Multiple moons in the outer solar system — Saturn's Enceladus and Jupiter's Europa, for example — host big liquid-water oceans beneath their icy shells.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 July 2026
From aqua suede to icy satin, from stilettos to ballet flats and beach-ready sandals, whatever your bridal style calls, for there’s a pair of blue shoes to match.

— Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 2 July 2026

Definition of icy

Verb

Major media companies operating traditional linear networks have been under pressure in recent years amid stiffening competition from large tech rivals as programming migrates to streaming.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Volkswagen’s premium Audi brand has lost much of its luster in recent years, dragged down by trade tariffs, stiffening competition and a patchy electric-vehicle roster.

— William Wilkes, Bloomberg, 8 June 2026

Definition of stiffening

Adjective

Other produce like tomatoes have also had massive price increases because of a frigid winter combined with tariffs and diesel costs.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
McGinley photographed models cavorting naked (always naked) through sand dunes in the Mojave Desert and pine forests in Vermont, in a frigid ice cave in upstate New York and perched above a rushing waterfall in Tennessee.

— Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 4 July 2026

Definition of frigid

Adjective

Flemings, like Peterson a one-and-done player in college, had 14 points on chilly 4-of-16 shooting.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026
Then the movie ended, and someone flicked the lights, and people wiped their faces and checked their apps and the door opened for a chilly evening breeze.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026

Definition of chilly

Adjective

The fabric feels cool against my skin and never sticks or clings, even on warmer nights.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Of course, when training in heat and humidity, staying hydrated is critical as well as attempts to stay as cool as possible when training during hot temperatures.

— Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

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