as in hardened
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 froze
For Indonesia, the extended review comes after MSCI raised concerns about market accessibility earlier this year and froze the country's stocks from its indexes in January, citing investability concerns.
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Lisa Kailai Han,lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Every day, the snow crept farther down the mountains, and as the horses waded the creeks, ice froze on their tails and bellies.
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Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
The European Commission froze billions of euros in funds for Hungary in response to democratic backsliding led by Orbán, and concern lingers about the damage that can be done when one unhappy government insists on wielding its veto.
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ABC News,
15 June 2026
Years before the couple married, Taylor says her boyfriend spotted a handmade blanket draped over her nephew and immediately froze.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
The region faced another brutal, 19-degree cold wave in January 1985 that again froze millions of orange trees on thousands of acres across Central Florida.
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Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
In 2023, McConnell froze and appeared unable to speak for nearly 30 seconds during his weekly press conference as leader.
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Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
14 June 2026
For a split second, the celebration froze.
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Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Saturday-Sunday This Mexican restaurant in Clearfork is known for its brisket tacos and strong drinks – their froze with rose and vodka has a two drink limit.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
Lisa Kailai Han,lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Every day, the snow crept farther down the mountains, and as the horses waded the creeks, ice froze on their tails and bellies.
—
Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
The European Commission froze billions of euros in funds for Hungary in response to democratic backsliding led by Orbán, and concern lingers about the damage that can be done when one unhappy government insists on wielding its veto.
—
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Years before the couple married, Taylor says her boyfriend spotted a handmade blanket draped over her nephew and immediately froze.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
The region faced another brutal, 19-degree cold wave in January 1985 that again froze millions of orange trees on thousands of acres across Central Florida.
—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
In 2023, McConnell froze and appeared unable to speak for nearly 30 seconds during his weekly press conference as leader.
—
Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
14 June 2026
For a split second, the celebration froze.
—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Saturday-Sunday This Mexican restaurant in Clearfork is known for its brisket tacos and strong drinks – their froze with rose and vodka has a two drink limit.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for froze
Verb
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That separates vendors who truly hardened their posture from those who just updated their talking points.
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The interview, released in August, was supposed to follow the show’s usual strange logic, but instead the exchange hardened around Gaza, with Friedland growing visibly emotional as Torres remained largely unmoved.
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Pulisic played a dynamic first half in the Americans' historic 4-1 victory over Paraguay to open their home World Cup nearly two weeks ago, but the AC Milan midfielder came off at halftime after an injury from training stiffened up.
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Nicks on the edge or stiffened, curled rubber will leave streaks.
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“Froze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/froze. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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