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
Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
As the temperature drops, the water freezes and expands, causing the pavement to rise.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
These geopolymers have been found to possess high strength and durability, including resilience in freeze-thaw cycles and resistance to heat and fire, which are important requirements in construction.
—Alcina Johnson Sudagar, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Much of the snow on the ground has melted as temperatures have reached above freezing over the past couple weeks, but the remaining snow will likely be all gone after the weekend, Miller said.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
As the temperature drops, the water freezes and expands, causing the pavement to rise.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
Late freezes may potentially affect early blooming fruit trees and garden plants, so gardeners and farmers may want to delay planting crops that are sensitive to frost, and keep on-hand cold-weather protection like cold frames, row covers and mulch, according to the almanac.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
These geopolymers have been found to possess high strength and durability, including resilience in freeze-thaw cycles and resistance to heat and fire, which are important requirements in construction.
—Alcina Johnson Sudagar, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeze
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For years, this unspoken truth has hardened her, shaping her into a woman of precision and emotional distance — a mother who learned survival through silence.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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Water your plants regularly during the hardening off process, but slowly decrease how much water your plants receive.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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Being able to sanitize can help prevent the spread of illnesses like colds, flu, RSV and COVID-19.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In comparison, in 2023, the last year for which data is available, 29 people died due to extreme cold, while 52 people died in 2022 and 34 in 2021, according to Health Department data.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The luxury retailer, weighed down by debt, is under pressure as consumers shift their shopping habits and competition stiffens.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Czech Republic’s new government will seek to transform the defense industry into an engine of the nation’s export economy as the flagship auto sector faces stiffening competition, a senior cabinet member said.—
Michal Kubala,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeze. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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