as in to harden
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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as in cold
a weather condition marked by low temperatures
the Midwest will experience an intense freeze later in the week
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Recent Examples of freeze
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The Trump administration has already frozen federal funding for grants awarded through FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program.
—Rob Young, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Harvard University is suing the Trump Administration over its $2.2 billion funding freeze imposed after the Ivy League college defied a list of demands for sweeping changes.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
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Verb
This adds another layer of protection without completely freezing access to credit.
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—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The Trump administration has already frozen federal funding for grants awarded through FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program.
—Rob Young, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
The notice also advises recipients to monitor their credit reports and consider placing fraud alerts or a security freeze for extra protection.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Harvard University is suing the Trump Administration over its $2.2 billion funding freeze imposed after the Ivy League college defied a list of demands for sweeping changes.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeze
Verb
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And then, as if he’s already relived the moment in question and arrived at the same, grim decision, Joel’s expression hardens.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Apr. 2025
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Farmers say their forebears initially enjoyed super yields, but the soil has hardened over time, and yields have plummeted, leading to more chemical use.—
Brooke Roberts-Islam,
Forbes.com,
10 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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Pindar said the fascia can stiffen under stress or illness, reducing circulation and making waste removal more difficult.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Energy Department typically stiffens a requirement only after years of study, comment, negotiation and testing (and sometimes litigation) among industry, consumer and environmental groups.—
Peter Elkind,
ProPublica,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeze. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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