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as in suspension
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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as in cold
a weather condition marked by low temperatures
the deep freeze had everyone thinking that global warming might not be so bad
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Recent Examples of deep freeze
This global deep freeze, known as Snowball Earth, endured for tens of millions of years.
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Liam Courtney-Davies, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Though not warm by any stretch, the relatively balmy temps would be a welcome break from last week’s deep freeze.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
The polar vortex triggered deep freeze warnings and advisories across Texas as officials warn the weather could lead to dangerous conditions for residents and infrastructure.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
An Arctic blast tied to a polar vortex will put much of the country into a deep freeze beginning this week.
—Lucille Sherman, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
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Liam Courtney-Davies, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Though not warm by any stretch, the relatively balmy temps would be a welcome break from last week’s deep freeze.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
The polar vortex triggered deep freeze warnings and advisories across Texas as officials warn the weather could lead to dangerous conditions for residents and infrastructure.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
An Arctic blast tied to a polar vortex will put much of the country into a deep freeze beginning this week.
—Lucille Sherman, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep freeze
Noun
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The suspension, to Maserati’s credit, can be adjusted— through three firmness settings—independently of other performance parameters.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
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The suspension is intended to last as long as negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war play out, officials told the Washington Post. 3.—
Dave Lawler,
Axios,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Symptoms can appear 7 to 14 days after contact with the virus, and are at first similar to a normal cold and can include cough, runny nose, red and watery eyes and a high fever up to 105 degrees.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2025
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Recurring sinus infections or colds can lead to chronic inflammation, increasing your risk of chronic rhinosinusitis.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There are moments when the performers overplay the humor, suspense and moral outrage.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Check out the trailer above and see series details below. PREVIOUS, Jan. 28: Peacock has slotted Thursday, March 13 for the premiere of Long Bright River, its upcoming suspense thriller series based on Liz Moore’s bestseller, starring and executive produced by Amanda Seyfried.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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The country is one of only a handful continuing to receive U.S. military aid amid the 90-day freeze on foreign assistance ordered by President Donald Trump.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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In defiance of court orders, the Administration has largely maintained a freeze on funding, using procedural tactics to impede meetings where grants are discussed or awarded, thereby stalling research into Alzheimer’s, addiction, heart disease, and other conditions.—
Dhruv Khullar,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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However, some lily varieties grown in warmer zones will benefit from removing the bulbs from the ground or planter and placing them in cold storage for a time before replanting.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration collaborated with private retail chains to build up cold storage and distribution capacity.—
Mark Zachary Taylor,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Deep freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20freeze. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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