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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freezing

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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

Adjective

If freezing raw, shape them, freeze on a sheet pan until solid, then transfer to a bag; thaw in the fridge overnight and brown as directed. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026 On average, Boise won’t see highs in the freezing range until December rolls around. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026

Verb

Advances in semen freezing in the late 1940s greatly expanded the feasibility of artificial insemination. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026 The plan includes changes to pension rules, freezing public sector wages and limiting health care costs. — Ellen Francis, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for freezing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for freezing

Adjective

That level of pure confidence while talking to the person with cold, hard footage is what makes Lisa Barlow the perfect Real Housewife.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Shea’s supervisor confronted her when Shea’s findings in a cold case could not be replicated.

— Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of cold

Verb

Allen says homeowners who spend money hardening their properties, including making homes more resistant to wildfires, should receive meaningful benefits from insurers for lowering their risk.

— Kenny Choi, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Governments around the world are hardening their AI stances as more agentic hacks breach critical systems.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of hardening

Adjective

The series follows Rafe Spall, an amnesiac Englishman found barely alive in an icy Swiss stream and taken in by a Swiss villager.

— Emily Longeretta, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
As warming forces the krill southward, the penguins can’t follow because the water is too icy for them.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of icy

Verb

But one of the positives Glenn highlighted was the defense stiffening in the red zone against Chicago, which went 2 of 7 inside the New York 20-yard line.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
Avoiding harsh chemicals like bleach, fabric softeners, and the like will help keep your robe soft and absorbent as these formulas could break down the fabric, leave behind fabric-stiffening residue, or cause pilling and other concerns.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of stiffening

Adjective

This unique trait has led planetary scientists to hypothesize that the asteroid formed in the frigid outer solar system and migrated inward early in the solar system's history.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026
The arid and sublime West, the sunny South, the frigid Midwest or the dense East — populations ebb and flow in each.

— Washington Post Opinions, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of frigid

Adjective

The faux-fur lining adds warmth on chilly days, while the cooling memory foam insoles and roomy toe area keep your feet comfortable.

— Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2026
Add the treats to a small boo basket for your dog, or save them for an after-dinner snack for chilly October nights.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of chilly

Adjective

The group’s trademark sense of space, room for the sax, Sandman’s voice, and ear candy like acoustic guitar, echoey cymbals, and distant piano, and their uniquely chill sense of melody take cente rstage on the song.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026
The Asics Gel-SlowCush prioritizes comfort while being recommended for recovery runs, low-intensity training or merely chill jaunts.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of chill

Adjective

All 150 king rooms have private terraces, with pale woods and décor in cool taupe shades, while some of the suites have plunge pools, private gardens or two bedrooms.

— Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026
RedMagic, for example, uses a 3D vapor chamber with a composite liquid metal and a fan to keep the 11S Pro gaming phone running cool.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026