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as in stuck
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
the car door was frozen ever since an accident had damaged the hinge
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2
as in stable
having been established and usually not subject to change
pay rates will remain frozen until the company does better financially
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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
responded to my greeting only with a frozen "hello"
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as in stiffened
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 frozen
Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
Remove the flash frozen berries from the sheet pan and place into a freezer-safe bag or storage container, making sure to properly label and date.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Every brand that has become a cultural fixture has a version of fresh, never frozen.
—Pete Suerken, Fortune, 28 May 2026
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Adjective
Champola is a traditional Brazilian drink made of frozen soursop pulp, sugar, and water or milk.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
Remove the flash frozen berries from the sheet pan and place into a freezer-safe bag or storage container, making sure to properly label and date.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Verb
This alcoholic beverage is blended and frozen like ice cream but contains all the flavor and alcohol of a margarita cocktail.
—Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Every brand that has become a cultural fixture has a version of fresh, never frozen.
—Pete Suerken, Fortune, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frozen
Adjective
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In 2024, a car became stuck and interrupted service on a route heading toward University City.—
Maveah Griffith,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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Being indispensable kept me busy and kept me stuck.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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These advanced technologies ensure the router maintains a high data throughput and more stable performance, even when in a congested network.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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An outcome would be more stable and adaptable behavior of the rover in granular environments.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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These red carpet-worthy pieces include dramatically draping diamond necklaces, icy diamond and ruby bracelets, superb emerald and diamond jewels and celestial sapphire and diamond rings.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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That combination — throwback excitement plus icy intrigue — proves to be a winning one.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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His eyes locked to the right, his tiny body stiffened and his face turned red.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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There was a sudden spring shower, which stiffened into rain.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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If one link is jammed or lost, the signal can reroute through another node, making the network harder for Russian electronic warfare to cut.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Things got especially jammed when players like Fonseca and Alex Eala, who have huge fanbases, were in action on the outside courts.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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Without such a measure, the trick becomes too easy—stop the IRS from finishing the audit, declare there was no fixed debt, and walk away having avoided both the tax and the tax consequences of forgiveness.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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At that age, there's typically a little more financial certainty, as many retirees are claiming their maximum Social Security benefit and have adjusted to living on a fixed income.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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The attentive staff carries complimentary sunscreen, cold towels, and mango juice shots straight to your lounge chair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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At this point, the coffee that remains in their cups has gone cold, and our time is almost up.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
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Since then, speculation has congealed into reality.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Then they were scooped from the pot and set on a plate to rest, glistening and congealed, revealing the color of the filling within.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Frozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frozen. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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