FREEZING Synonyms: 130 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈfrē-ziŋ

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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

Adjective

Scientists found that some yeast species capable of breaking down phenol, a chemical used to disinfect the mummy after its discovery, have increased over time despite the freezing temperatures. —

Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 June 2026 Partway up the trail, three penguins waddled past, entirely unbothered by the humans who stepped aside for them, and then belly-slid into the freezing water. —

Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026

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This includes driving through freezing, permanently shadowed craters to search for lunar water ice. —

Chris Young june 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2026 Simply fill the bottle partially full before freezing to use in a lunch box or on sore muscles after a workout. —

Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for freezing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for freezing

Adjective

Few things feel as satisfying as a cold drink of water after mowing the lawn on a hot afternoon, finishing a tough workout or waking up thirsty in the middle of the night.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 June 2026
The heat wave can contribute to the lack of sea ice extent because there is not reflective white ice surface to keep it cold, Neff said.

— Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 June 2026