quick-froze

verb

past tense of quick-freeze
as in froze

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  1. froze
  2. frosted
  3. iced
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  • The European Commission froze $137 billion in EU funding for Poland over concerns about the independence of Polish judges.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
  • However, Binance and other crypto firms quickly froze some of the funds when possible.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of froze
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  • Gomez frosted her little black dress with over $40,000 worth of diamond jewelry.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • Shake vigorously for up to 30 seconds, until the shaker is frosted on the outside and the drink is well chilled.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Definition of frosted
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  • With less than two minutes left and Kansas City holding onto a 30-27 lead, the Chiefs botched the snap, leading to a failed third-down conversion that would have iced the game.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Brissett looked to Michael Wilson for the game-tying touchdown, but Banks jumped the route, securing an interception that iced the game.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of iced
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