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verb

ˈfrēz How to pronounce freeze (audio)
Definition of freezenext
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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freeze

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noun

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
Verb
Once frozen, the thin packages stack neatly, taking up less space than bulky containers. — Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026 One missing answer should not freeze every unrelated part of a project. — Morissa Schwartz, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
Rather, the factors driving the current redesign include tightening budgets and difficulties fielding enough workers to do so many in-person interviews — which was affected last year by a federal hiring freeze. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Now, scientists believe the key may lie in designing materials that can create new defects when the freeze sets in. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for freeze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeze
  1. harden
  2. cold
  3. stiffen
Verb
  • As cleanliness standards harden, so does a guest’s leverage when something’s visibly wrong.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Now the companies that recover fastest treat a short, honest, imperfect first statement as more valuable than a polished one that arrives after the narrative has already hardened.
    — Ronn Torossian, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of harden
Noun
  • Reed suggests using a cool-mist humidifier when sick, which can help ease stuffiness during a cold.
    — Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
  • These liquids can freeze in extreme cold, while excessive heat can affect battery performance.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of cold
Verb
  • But one of the positives Glenn highlighted was the defense stiffening in the red zone against Chicago, which went 2 of 7 inside the New York 20-yard line.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Avoiding harsh chemicals like bleach, fabric softeners, and the like will help keep your robe soft and absorbent as these formulas could break down the fabric, leave behind fabric-stiffening residue, or cause pilling and other concerns.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
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“Freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeze. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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