DEEP FREEZES Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

deep freezes

noun

plural of deep freeze

as in suspensions

a state of temporary inactivity his hunt for a new house was put in the deep freeze while he recovered from the auto accident

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Recent Examples of deep freezes But the deal would also expose the company to more hurricanes, tropical storms and deep freezes across the eastern US. — Lauren Rosenthal, Bloomberg, 26 May 2026 Floods, droughts, deep freezes, and blizzards! — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026 Snow can protect plants and soils from deep freezes and affect wildlife migration, hibernation and survival. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026 While some of us are accustomed to dealing with deep freezes, many Southerners don't have to worry about the pipes during an average winter. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026

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suspensions

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The 49ers have had their share of suspensions this season with owner Jed York currently serving a league suspension for violating the personal conduct policy after he was arrested in a prostitution sting in Ohio.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Two students were expelled, and two received lengthy suspensions.

— Scott Baldauf, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026

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