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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
Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
What frozen dinosaur chicken nuggets are impacted?
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
So what types of income are exempt from being frozen by a bank levy?
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Once the oil shimmers, add the frozen fish sticks and cook until heated through and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
What frozen dinosaur chicken nuggets are impacted?
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Raw meat was frozen in trash bags and an employee washed dishes without rinsing them.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
So what types of income are exempt from being frozen by a bank levy?
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frozen
Adjective
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Unlike the Persian Gulf oil supply, some of which can be routed overland, LNG is well and truly stuck until the Hormuz crisis is resolved.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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But its focus is largely on students, as Ginsburg and Hunter feel younger people are not as stuck in their ways and more open to new ideas.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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One person from the crash was transported to the hospital and is in stable condition, Philadelphia police said.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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November 22 – December 21 Sagittarius, your spark finds a stable rhythm.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
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Ladytron willed themselves into existence some 25 years ago, writing their names in the residue of icy-hot heroes like Kraftwerk, Soft Cell, and Gina X.—
Jesse Dorris,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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This matter is the result of gases emitted by the Saturnian moons, particularly Enceladus, which is known to spray out icy plumes that originate from its subsurface ocean.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The prime minister’s demeanor stiffened.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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After the deputies put him back into the chair, Mitchell’s body stiffened, with his legs straight in front of him and his head lolling back.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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Ambria Britt, who has multiple sclerosis and cannot stand for long periods, was forced to pay a stranger to push her wheelchair through the jammed line.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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His vehicle, loaded with explosives, caught fire and was jammed in the hallway, leading to Ghazali killing himself.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Mar. 2026
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The city says extending it to seniors could be a big help for older adults living on a fixed income.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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There is no fixed income threshold for hardship status.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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
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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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The queso started fine but eventually congealed into something that approximated lukewarm paste.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Frozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frozen. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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