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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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Arctic blast tied to polar vortex puts U.S., Europe in deep freeze
An Arctic outbreak featuring punishing cold weather is beginning across much of the U.S. at the same time that Europe prepares for plunging temperatures.
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Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Temperatures continue to drop Wednesday and will plummet to single digits in the evening as a deep freeze settles in on southeastern Wisconsin.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
An is set to plunge much of the U.S. into a deep freeze over the holidays, with wind chill in some regions dropping as a low as - 40 degrees F.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
In 2020, a bloody confrontation in the Galwan Valley had left dozens of soldiers dead and led to a deep freeze in bilateral relations between the two Asian giants.
—Harsh V. Pant, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
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Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Temperatures continue to drop Wednesday and will plummet to single digits in the evening as a deep freeze settles in on southeastern Wisconsin.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
An is set to plunge much of the U.S. into a deep freeze over the holidays, with wind chill in some regions dropping as a low as - 40 degrees F.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
In 2020, a bloody confrontation in the Galwan Valley had left dozens of soldiers dead and led to a deep freeze in bilateral relations between the two Asian giants.
—Harsh V. Pant, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep freeze
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The suspension will provide the administration with time to review agency programs and determine the best uses of funding for those programs consistent with the law and Trump's priorities, says a White House Office of Management and Budget memo, via Reuters.—
Mike Allen,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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The suspension was handed down in response to Butler immediately exiting a practice session after being informed that his teammate, Haywood Highsmith, would be replacing him in the starting lineup ahead of the Heat’s matchup against the Orlando Magic that evening.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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One way to beat the winter cold is by upgrading your bedding for peak warmth.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2025
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There was some good weather news: Much of the Central, Eastern and Southeastern U.S. were experiencing a warmup, and temperatures were returning to levels at or above average for the season after multiple weeks of bitter cold.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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Audience Feedback: Conclave is a thought-provoking papal drama that delivers edge-of-your-seat suspense with a venerable Ralph Fiennes.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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But that doesn’t mean this category is devoid of suspense.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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The response to the spending freeze revealed the extent of government dependence.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
1 Feb. 2025
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The Trump administration’s recent temporary freeze of some foreign aid also hurt Latin America, advocates say, crippling lifesaving food and heath programs.—
Tracy Wilkinson,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2025
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Breaking dormancy requires a chilling period whether the bulbs are left in the ground or dug up and removed to a cold storage area.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2025
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Those include cold storage and logistic giant Lineage’s $17.8 billion float and private equity group CVC's $15 billion listing.—
Iain Martin,
Forbes,
27 Nov. 2024
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“Deep freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20freeze. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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