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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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
Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Of the 69 crew members, only 27 survived; many others died from hypothermia while awaiting rescue in the freezing Norwegian Sea.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Cate Charron, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
These deep-ocean predators swim through near-freezing Arctic waters at a pace that barely registers.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
As global temperatures rise, the freezing line where precipitation changes from rain to snow moves up the mountains, shrinking the area capable of sustaining a seasonal snowpack.
—Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Of the 69 crew members, only 27 survived; many others died from hypothermia while awaiting rescue in the freezing Norwegian Sea.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Social media proliferated with photos of roadside protests with people wrapped in scarves and hats to stand outside in the snow and below-freezing temperatures.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
These deep-ocean predators swim through near-freezing Arctic waters at a pace that barely registers.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freezing
Adjective
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Tuesday’s game was moved from the evening to the afternoon in anticipation of cold temperatures.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Chu attributed the slower activity in early 2026 to high interest rates and an unusually cold winter, which kept many prospective buyers away from open houses in January and February.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The condition causes calcium to quickly accumulate in the arteries of the legs, hardening blood vessels and making walking increasingly painful and difficult.—
Alexandra Sifferlin,
STAT,
31 Mar. 2026
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Iran and the United States appeared at an impasse Thursday, with each side hardening its position over talks and setting the stage for another potential escalation in the Middle East war.—
David Rising,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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However, her icy stepmother, Paula (Amy Seimetz), is an adversary rather than a nurturer.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Brooks Range and icy coastline of Prudhoe Bay have functionally isolated the tundra’s plant-fungus partnerships from the rest of Alaska.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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The machine dryer agitates the clothing and prevents fibers from stiffening during drying, which is why clothing comes out feeling soft.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Czech Republic’s new government will seek to transform the defense industry into an engine of the nation’s export economy as the flagship auto sector faces stiffening competition, Karel Havlicek, minister for industry and trade, told us.—
Suzanne Lynch,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For the second start in a row, Peterson was hit hard, this time in a 7-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at frigid Citi Field.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Luke Keaschall hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning and four Minnesota relievers combined for four scoreless innings as the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on a frigid Monday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Plan on a chilly morning and pleasant afternoon on Sunday.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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With the arrival of Te Arai Links, the era of sleeping bags and chilly bins has given way to an intentional kind of luxury—one that suggests this wild coastline was always ready for world-class attention.—
Amy Louise Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Reading the book was like hanging out with a good friend who is smart, weird, chill, funny, and real.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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An airport spokesperson told Pulse Tasmania that the uninvited guest was remarkably chill about the whole situation.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But Bouanga’s cool streak took all of nine minutes to crush.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The weather service added that cooler temperatures under 32 degrees can still be expected up until Friday, May 1.—
McClatchy,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Freezing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freezing. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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