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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
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
Wildfires, floods, deep freezes and heat waves are all becoming more destructive and more common, and insurance companies are floundering, even refusing to insure certain regions.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 25 Feb. 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
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
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2025
Wildfires, floods, deep freezes and heat waves are all becoming more destructive and more common, and insurance companies are floundering, even refusing to insure certain regions.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 25 Feb. 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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep freeze
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The suspension also does not extend to industry-specific tariffs that Trump imposed on steel, aluminum and auto imports.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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During the three-month suspension, the charity plans to carry out an assessment about whether its teams will be able to return to work.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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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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With puppet animation and visual inventiveness, this Adult Swim series blends satire, suspense and Latin American flair.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2025
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The supermarket sequence is the sensational center of this episode, full of suspense and excitement — everything this show does well.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey took a swipe at the Trump administration on Friday as a federal judge ruled that a funding freeze to the state must be lifted as the state refuses to amend its policies regarding transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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On Friday at 2:47 p.m. the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a freeze watch valid for Sunday between midnight and 10 a.m.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
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Security measures include multi-user approval protocols, cold storage for 96% of funds, and advanced encryption for private keys.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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As beeping forklifts move pallets of fresh produce from cold storage to waiting 18-wheel trailers, Greene describes a possible nightmare scenario if there are cuts to SNAP, job losses, and disruptions to the USDA’s emergency food assistance programs.—
Rosa Flores,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Deep freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20freeze. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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