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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
Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Other items of interest Antico Pizza Napoletana’s line of frozen pizzas, Antico Casa, will soon be available at Costco stores in Atlanta and across the Southeast, the restaurant announced.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
There will be less impact on the garden during the removal process if the ground is frozen.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The ground in my garden is somewhat frozen now.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Other items of interest Antico Pizza Napoletana’s line of frozen pizzas, Antico Casa, will soon be available at Costco stores in Atlanta and across the Southeast, the restaurant announced.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
One foot was naked, and the other was frozen in its boot.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
There will be less impact on the garden during the removal process if the ground is frozen.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frozen
Adjective
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The embers are gone and the dust has settled a year later, but most of those houses are still vacant lots and families remain stuck in limbo.—
Eric Noll,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
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On top of everything, California’s $4 trillion economy is more or less stuck in neutral, with the nation’s highest unemployment rate, no net job growth since the COVID-19 pandemic and severe employment cutbacks in signature sectors, such as film and TV production technology.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Polk said the astronaut is stable but that diagnostic uncertainty in microgravity prompted NASA to err on the side of bringing the crew member back to Earth.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Treaties assume shared values, stable circumstances, and mutual benefit.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Spring Arbor Township Police and the Spring Arbor Township Fire Department worked together to rescue the dog from the icy pond after receiving a 911 call about the pooch.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Last month, Lohan embraced wintertime dressing by putting an icy spin on the classic cocktail dress.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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As the Timberwolves’ defense stiffened, their shots finally started falling.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Michael Carroll’s son stiffened — a cold jolt running through him — when his shovel struck what looked like rags and bones in the basement on Halloween eve 2018.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
13 Dec. 2025
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While some vacuums notify you when there’s a clog, manually check after each deep clean by removing the brush roll to make sure nothing is jammed behind it.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
23 Dec. 2025
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However, in environments like wildfires or disaster zones, their signals can be lost or jammed.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Dec. 2025
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Even if Hoosiers save only $10 per month, Pryor said the savings will be significant to the elderly or those on a fixed income.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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While the Botswana government does not publish a fixed minimum investment amount, those interested must prove a real business investment.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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The slick material keeps chafing to a minimum during workouts, and the brushed inside is so soft against the skin and helps keep cold air out and your body heat in.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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The heating coils are wrapped tightly and distributed evenly throughout the throw, providing consistent warmth without noticeable cold spots.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Behind an offensive line that has congealed into an elite unit in recent weeks, McCaffrey has hit his season-long runs in back-to-back weeks.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
29 Dec. 2025
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While the rest of Burning Man celebrated, Kruglov lay prostrate on the ground at a faraway campsite in a comparatively desolate section of Black Rock City, his throat slashed, as a puddle of blood congealed around his lifeless body.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Frozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frozen. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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