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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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
Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2025
The inquest into the death of the Waukegan woman found frozen on a local hospital’s roof has been delayed, according to Lake County authorities.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025
Illinois Head Start programs also struggled to access funding for weeks after the Trump’s administration’s federal freeze at the end of January.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The Minnesota Department of Education attempted to freeze money going to rapidly growing meal sites that were reporting what officials saw as improbable levels of growth under looser rules during the pandemic.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2025
The inquest into the death of the Waukegan woman found frozen on a local hospital’s roof has been delayed, according to Lake County authorities.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
The damaging frost and freeze could kill crops and other sensitive plants.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025
Illinois Head Start programs also struggled to access funding for weeks after the Trump’s administration’s federal freeze at the end of January.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
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Verb
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And then, as if he’s already relived the moment in question and arrived at the same, grim decision, Joel’s expression hardens.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Apr. 2025
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Farmers say their forebears initially enjoyed super yields, but the soil has hardened over time, and yields have plummeted, leading to more chemical use.—
Brooke Roberts-Islam,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Duration of illness: Short-term illnesses (like the flu or a cold) may temporarily increase calorie burn due to fever and immune system activation, but their effects are usually minor.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Owner Katie came down with a cold earlier this week, keeping her bedridden for most of the day.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Inflation, perhaps stiffened by tariffs, and uncertainty over the future of the labor market have left consumers feeling uneasy.—
DeArbea Walker,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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After a second quarter defensive letdown, the Heat stiffened against a team that leads the league in points per 100 possessions, at 122.4.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeze. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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