1
as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity
his hunt for a new house was put in the deep freeze while he recovered from the auto accident
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as in cold
a weather condition marked by low temperatures
the deep freeze had everyone thinking that global warming might not be so bad
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Recent Examples of deep freeze
The only complicating factor turned out to be the weather, as Key West was on the southern edge of a deep freeze that had spread across most of the country.
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2025
Wildfires, floods, deep freezes and heat waves are all becoming more destructive and more common, and insurance companies are floundering, even refusing to insure certain regions.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Here’s a primer on the signs of a deep freeze ahead, and what to do about it.
—Amy Norton, SELF, 29 Jan. 2025
Though not warm by any stretch, the relatively balmy temps would be a welcome break from last week’s deep freeze.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2025
Wildfires, floods, deep freezes and heat waves are all becoming more destructive and more common, and insurance companies are floundering, even refusing to insure certain regions.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Here’s a primer on the signs of a deep freeze ahead, and what to do about it.
—Amy Norton, SELF, 29 Jan. 2025
Though not warm by any stretch, the relatively balmy temps would be a welcome break from last week’s deep freeze.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep freeze
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On April 21, Harvard, which rejected the demands, filed a lawsuit in a Boston federal court challenging the suspension of funds.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Suspicious activity could lead to the disqualification of candidates and a permanent suspension of the Athlete of the Week poll.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The insulated cooler pocket keeps food and drinks cold for hours while the various straps and holders secure cups, utensils, and other goodies.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2025
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Wash in cold and on a gentle cycle unless the care tag indicates otherwise.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
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With puppet animation and visual inventiveness, this Adult Swim series blends satire, suspense and Latin American flair.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2025
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The supermarket sequence is the sensational center of this episode, full of suspense and excitement — everything this show does well.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey took a swipe at the Trump administration on Friday as a federal judge ruled that a funding freeze to the state must be lifted as the state refuses to amend its policies regarding transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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In March, the Truckee Town Council passed two resolutions denouncing Donald Trump's cuts to the forest service and federal spending freeze.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Security measures include multi-user approval protocols, cold storage for 96% of funds, and advanced encryption for private keys.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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As beeping forklifts move pallets of fresh produce from cold storage to waiting 18-wheel trailers, Greene describes a possible nightmare scenario if there are cuts to SNAP, job losses, and disruptions to the USDA’s emergency food assistance programs.—
Rosa Flores,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Deep freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20freeze. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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