1
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
The only complicating factor turned out to be the weather, as Key West was on the southern edge of a deep freeze that had spread across most of the country.
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2025
In February 2021, Winter Storm Uri unleashed an unprecedented deep freeze across the southern United States, paralyzing Texas' power grid and leaving millions without electricity for days.
—David A. Naylor, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Jackson-Davis was also brought out of deep freeze and provided some serious rim pressure, finishing with 15 points and six rebounds in nine minutes.
—Anthony Slater, New York Times, 9 May 2025
Here’s a primer on the signs of a deep freeze ahead, and what to do about it.
—Amy Norton, SELF, 29 Jan. 2025
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2025
In February 2021, Winter Storm Uri unleashed an unprecedented deep freeze across the southern United States, paralyzing Texas' power grid and leaving millions without electricity for days.
—David A. Naylor, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Jackson-Davis was also brought out of deep freeze and provided some serious rim pressure, finishing with 15 points and six rebounds in nine minutes.
—Anthony Slater, New York Times, 9 May 2025
Here’s a primer on the signs of a deep freeze ahead, and what to do about it.
—Amy Norton, SELF, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep freeze
Noun
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At least one opposition party has called for his suspension.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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The memo also calls for the temporary suspension of LEP.gov, a federal website for people with limited English proficiency.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Their 2-year-old daughter, Josephine, came down with what appeared to be a cold.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
4 July 2025
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More significant inquiries involve players who have picked up injuries or got colds in the middle of the night and want advice on how to tell the manager.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
3 July 2025
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The dinosaurs revert to instinct and viciously attack humans, thereby creating chilling suspense for audiences.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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An uphill finish adds suspense to a normally low-key last day.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
4 July 2025
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Ukrainian officials warned the freeze would encourage Russia.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
5 July 2025
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And unlike hiring freezes or marketing cuts, this kind of savings doesn’t hurt growth.—
Lubo Smid,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Although the bacterium can contaminate many types of food, cheeses or deli meats that are kept in cold storage for long periods in stores or at home are a place where listeria can keep growing.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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To activate the packs, simply squeeze the bag and the liquid inside will immediately begin to cool without any need for a freezer or cold storage system.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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“Deep freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20freeze. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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