as in hardens
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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Recent Examples of freezes
When a quake arrives, everything freezes and the video stops.
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Pablo Larios, Artforum, 10 June 2026
Instead, the measure freezes corporate net operating loss and enacts taxes on social media companies, digital assets, fantasy sports, tobacco and sports betting on prediction market websites.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The surface freezes first, and the sheet thickens downward.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
The largest region that produces winter wheat -- the Great Plains stretching from Montana to Texas -- has been hit the hardest by drought as well as some spring freezes, Rippey added.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Some regions can swing from blistering summer heat to deep winter freezes within the same year.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
If it's not all gobbled up in one supper, this dish freezes well and makes for delicious leftovers.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Her value, as those who have followed her career in Europe will attest, is found not in elite athleticism, but in the hesitation dribble that freezes a defender, the mid-range pull-up in traffic, the pocket pass that springs a cutter before the defense can react.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
But less than three minutes into the conversation, Earl leaps off Maslany’s lap, freezes in place and stares ahead.
—Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Pablo Larios, Artforum, 10 June 2026
Instead, the measure freezes corporate net operating loss and enacts taxes on social media companies, digital assets, fantasy sports, tobacco and sports betting on prediction market websites.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The surface freezes first, and the sheet thickens downward.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
The largest region that produces winter wheat -- the Great Plains stretching from Montana to Texas -- has been hit the hardest by drought as well as some spring freezes, Rippey added.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Some regions can swing from blistering summer heat to deep winter freezes within the same year.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
If it's not all gobbled up in one supper, this dish freezes well and makes for delicious leftovers.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Her value, as those who have followed her career in Europe will attest, is found not in elite athleticism, but in the hesitation dribble that freezes a defender, the mid-range pull-up in traffic, the pocket pass that springs a cutter before the defense can react.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
But less than three minutes into the conversation, Earl leaps off Maslany’s lap, freezes in place and stares ahead.
—Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freezes
Verb
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Beth's expression immediately hardens.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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The observations revealed a temporary chemical pathway that reshapes how the material hardens.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
Verb
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To execute its ruthless 66-pound weight loss program, the rear seats have been completely deleted, replaced by a massive structural strut brace that significantly stiffens the chassis.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Golden State’s schedule stiffens with an upcoming trip to New York and Indiana.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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“Freezes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freezes. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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