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

Some of them walked down a long path outside, and lowered themselves gingerly into the freezing waters of the fjord. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026 According to Molaei, ticks frequently shelter under leaf litter or snow to survive freezing temperatures in winter. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026

Verb

Companies can do that without freezing their strategy or adding bureaucracy to every decision. — Don Dodds, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 One touch to control and a second, with a chip-and-run pass, to set Sarr free for Palace’s second goal, freezing Florian Wirtz, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister in the process. — Stuart James, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for freezing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for freezing

Adjective

Loco is known for its casual and rustic atmosphere, barbecue comfort food and cold drinks.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
Summer is typically the most expensive time to pick up a lease, with asking prices falling in colder months, according to historical Apartment List data.

— Mark Dee August 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of cold

Verb

OpenAI halted some of its AI model training and is hardening its testing, monitoring and training protocols following the incident.

— Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Mohsen Rezaei was named this month as part of senior appointments widely seen as hardening Tehran’s political and military stance.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of hardening

Adjective

By contrast, cool blondes feature ash, pearl, or icy tones for a cleaner, brighter look.

— Emma-Jade Stoddart, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2026
The cancellation of this upgrade has implications for some of the European Space Agency’s science missions, including a probe to Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of icy

Verb

Offering a 35% incentive aimed at stiffening up jobs here and enticing post-production to relocate to the Golden State, AB 2319 is racing toward a vote in the state Senate by next week once the bill is in final shape.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
Softening rather than stiffening when moving through space requires embracing your body’s natural sway and tiny micro-movements, like an ankle wobbling or knee jiggling.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of stiffening

Adjective

There are frigid cryotherapy chambers, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and exorbitant supplements.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Then there is Chicago Bears fans, who pack the old, outdated Soldier Field, even in frigid temperatures, to watch a their team, despite years of futility.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of frigid

Adjective

Jackson had a prime seat at Davis’ A&R meetings, which were notoriously chilly, loud, and, yes, long.

— Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2026
Hiddenseer Winterbock — World’s Best Bock Germany’s Hiddenseer snagged the World’s Best Bock title with Winterbock, a rich, strong lager tailor-made for chilly nights.

— Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of chilly

Adjective

Judd’s furniture asks you to admire it; Heilmann’s asks you to sit down and chill.

— Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
Older age statements, barrel-strength bottlings, non-chill filtration, single barrels, micro-batches and distinctive packaging led to sustained success in export markets like Japan and Europe.

— Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of chill

Adjective

In total, the treasure trove, along with other musical items that are part of Music Memorabilia Live Auction, is expected to fetch a cool $4 million.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
The overnight lows will fall to the low and mid-60s, making for noticeably cooler nights.

— The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2026