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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
Bestreviews,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Shop the KitchenAid 5 Ultra Power Speed Hand Mixer for all your baking needs, or make homemade frozen treats all summer long with this fun and convenient ice cream maker.
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Start frozen sausages at a slightly lower temperature; using too high a heat would brown them while leaving the centers frozen.
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Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 June 2026
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Adjective
This easy-to-use slushie machine can help keep the entire family cool this summer with delicious slushies and frozen drinks.
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Bestreviews,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Shop the KitchenAid 5 Ultra Power Speed Hand Mixer for all your baking needs, or make homemade frozen treats all summer long with this fun and convenient ice cream maker.
—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Verb
First, rent is frozen for specific apartments that are considered rent-stabilized.
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Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Start frozen sausages at a slightly lower temperature; using too high a heat would brown them while leaving the centers frozen.
—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frozen
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Your body will eventually expel the stuck parts as the wound heals.
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While the lyrical concerns remain sadly relevant, Terrestrials can’t help but feel stuck in time.
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Both Dayana Patino and her baby son Juan David Trujillo were in a stable condition on Sunday in hospital in the Venezuelan capital Caracas, AP reported.
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Four were listed in critical condition, and six others, including the driver, were listed in stable condition.
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Their journey spans icy fjords, Byzantine intrigue, and the fabled Silk Road, blending Viking grit with ancient Chinese wisdom, unexpected alliances, and a touch of magic.
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Through icy landscapes, courage and friendship are tested – and the children discover that the true magic of Christmas comes from togetherness.
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Pulisic played a dynamic first half in the Americans' historic 4-1 victory over Paraguay to open their home World Cup nearly two weeks ago, but the AC Milan midfielder came off at halftime after an injury from training stiffened up.
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Nicks on the edge or stiffened, curled rubber will leave streaks.
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The main highway leading south from Beirut was jammed Tuesday with people displaced from southern Lebanon returning to their homes.
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The main highway leading south from Beirut was jammed Tuesday with people displaced from southern Lebanon returning to their homes.
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Give Yourself Time To Become A Leader Remember that the transformation from founder to leader is an ongoing process, not a fixed state.
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After nearly a decade of a life spent entirely on the road with no fixed home address, travel writer Katie Lockhart has finally put down roots—in the remote Faroe Islands.
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To prevent that, some operators maintain low oil flow rates, akin to dripping a faucet in freezing cold weather to avoid frozen pipes.
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Aging And The Long Game Of Leadership The conversation around aging often centers on biohackers seeking to lower their biological age through cold plunges, red light therapy, and peptides.
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Since then, speculation has congealed into reality.
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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.
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“Frozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frozen. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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