as in hardens
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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Recent Examples of freezes
Hopson cuts, washes, steams, fries, freezes then refries his Kennebec potatoes for an ultra crisp and fluffy bite.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The fruit freezes beautifully, and frozen mango is a delicious addition to smoothies, desserts, and cocktails.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Leaders said the contract limits how Flock can use Dunwoody's data, freezes key terms and policies, and requires written approval for any changes or new uses of the system.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Water plants well going into winter and provide deep irrigation before the ground freezes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Agnes freezes, but Daisy pulls her to safety on the floor of the bus until the girls can be moved into an empty storefront.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
But in practice, the bill will create a permanent federal deregulatory mandate that freezes agricultural standards at the lowest common denominator.
—John Cleveland, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Any decision that freezes rents will be inseparable from Mamdani’s political agenda and will give rise to the obvious appearance of bias and undue influence.
—Christian Browne, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
My eyes are back on Lopez, who freezes in the oak.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The fruit freezes beautifully, and frozen mango is a delicious addition to smoothies, desserts, and cocktails.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Leaders said the contract limits how Flock can use Dunwoody's data, freezes key terms and policies, and requires written approval for any changes or new uses of the system.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Water plants well going into winter and provide deep irrigation before the ground freezes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Agnes freezes, but Daisy pulls her to safety on the floor of the bus until the girls can be moved into an empty storefront.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
But in practice, the bill will create a permanent federal deregulatory mandate that freezes agricultural standards at the lowest common denominator.
—John Cleveland, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Any decision that freezes rents will be inseparable from Mamdani’s political agenda and will give rise to the obvious appearance of bias and undue influence.
—Christian Browne, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
My eyes are back on Lopez, who freezes in the oak.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freezes
Verb
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Whether schools catch up, whether employers reverse the junior hiring freeze, and whether Washington produces anything resembling a workforce policy will determine whether the current anxiety hardens into something permanent.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The initially soft capsule is further processed in a specialized structure called the ventral pedal gland near the muscular foot of the whelk, which cross-links the capsule proteins and hardens the structure before it is laid.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Will these Knicks stick to the process when the competition stiffens in the second round?—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The men’s Run 900 Ultra Black Shorts feature integrated Rheon technology, a reactive polymer that remains soft at rest but stiffens under pressure.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Freezes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freezes. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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