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
Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 11 June 2025
The hideous brutalist Embarcadero fountain had frozen over; couples skated across it like holiday shoppers.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
Danish Manzoor Bhat, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
The freeze and thaw cycle of the area was causing the contaminated material to come to the surface, Nadel said.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
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Verb
But Aunt Mary’s house is a trek, especially in the dead of winter when the New England wind makes your nose hairs freeze.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 11 June 2025
The hideous brutalist Embarcadero fountain had frozen over; couples skated across it like holiday shoppers.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
Noun
India-Canada relations have been in the deep freeze since September 2023, primarily stemming from Canadian allegations—vigorously denied by India—linking Indian agents to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen and Sikh separatist leader.
—Danish Manzoor Bhat, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
The freeze and thaw cycle of the area was causing the contaminated material to come to the surface, Nadel said.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeze
Verb
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Democratic policies regarding immigration have evolved as attitudes, even among Latinos, have hardened after record border crossings during former President Joe Biden‘s administration.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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Now, your union advised agricultural employers to harden work sites.—
A Martínez,
NPR,
13 June 2025
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Amazon shoppers are also going after this nifty neck fan, which is great for keeping cool on the go, along with this Stanley tumbler that can keep drinks ice cold for hours on end.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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People want their homes to shine during the holidays, but don’t want to climb a ladder in the freezing cold.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The competition has definitely stiffened, after all.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 June 2025
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The defense stiffened, forcing two punts and a turnover on downs to set up Chris Callahan’s game-winning 28-yard kick.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeze. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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