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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According to Chernoff, this can lead to excess frost, stale odors, and inconsistent freezing conditions, all of which negatively affect ice quality. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026 While alcohol lowers the freezing point of beer, it's still made mostly with water, and can eventually freeze solid if it's frozen for long enough. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

Verb

Try freezing them below 0 degrees Fahrenheit (-18 degrees Celsius), which will stop bacterial growth. — Merve Ceylan, Health, 15 July 2026 The city has proposed about $6 million in public incentives for the Novelist project, which would include loaning developers $4 million up front, along with freezing the property taxes on the hotel for its first 10 years. — Ilana Arougheti july 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for freezing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for freezing

Adjective

With the game clock frozen, Purple Reign’s offense went equally as cold.

— Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
John Dillinger lay on a cold slab in the Cook County Morgue Monday.

— Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of cold

Verb

An aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition involving a tear in the main artery from the heart, due in this case to what is commonly known as hardening of the arteries.

— Duarte Dias, CBS News, 12 July 2026
Over time, this prevents excessive soap scum and residue from hardening on the surface.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026

Definition of hardening

Adjective

While Io itself is far too hostile to support life, microwave instruments can also probe beneath icy surfaces.

— Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 24 July 2026
Page, an imposing figure in his double-breasted suit, can add a seductive lilt to his booming bass or an icy edge that provides a peek into his embittered soul.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026

Definition of icy

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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

The 16-mile-wide (26 kilometer) giant of a comet spends its life journeying back and forth between the outer and inner solar system, where its frigid body is heated by the sun, triggering dramatic outbursts of activity.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 21 July 2026
That's when the US Airways captain steered Flight 1549 to a safe water landing on the frigid Hudson River, with both engines shut down from a bird strike — shortly after takeoff from New York's LaGuardia Airport.

— Scott Simon, NPR, 18 July 2026

Definition of frigid

Adjective

Follow the breeze into a century-old limestone mine that stays at a chilly 52 degrees year-round.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 July 2026
Michelle Obama recently wore a similar pale blue polish, Emily Blunt went lavender, and Taylor Swift got a jumpstart on the season in an equally chilly millennial mint shade.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 July 2026

Definition of chilly

Adjective

Red Kap’s clever pants are made from proprietary cooling fabric that feels chill to the touch for all-day comfort.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026
The 25, also non-chill filtered, is bottled at 47 percent ABV (94 proof), and that higher proof goes a long way to unlocking the flavor here.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 June 2026

Definition of chill

Adjective

It’s been so cool to see all of the audience reception and theories and the excitement that people have for the character in the show is beyond me.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 July 2026
Black Panther was my very first film, and I was invited to create something really cool with a lot of grace, with a lot of safety.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 26 July 2026

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