as in cold
having a low or subnormal temperature
why aren't you wearing a coat, as it's freezing outside?
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as in hardening
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 freezing
Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2024
Austin opens cold weather shelters Tuesday night Austin is opening its cold weather shelters Tuesday night as freezing temperatures are expected in the region into Wednesday morning.
—Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Nearly 70% of the US population is expected to experience temperatures below freezing over the next few days.
—Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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Hundreds of revelers roar at once, thrusting homemade torches into the freezing air and banging pans together with cacophonous glee.
—Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2024
Austin opens cold weather shelters Tuesday night Austin is opening its cold weather shelters Tuesday night as freezing temperatures are expected in the region into Wednesday morning.
—Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
Outdoor faucets should either be covered or set to drip slowly to avoid freezing pipes.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Nearly 70% of the US population is expected to experience temperatures below freezing over the next few days.
—Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freezing
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New restaurants are up and running in RVA to help get us through these cold winter days.Karri Peifer, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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Read more here 6 Milwaukee-area restaurants with cozy fireside dining for cold days Journal Sentinel reporter Jordyn Noennig has these suggestions for a warm, comfortable winter setting.Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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Antimony is used in solar cells and increasingly in defense technology like infrared missiles and nuclear weapons and as a hardening agent for bullets and tanks.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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As our protagonist makes his flight from bondage along the Mississippi River, dodging slavers, sailing alongside an unrecognizable Huck, indignities continue to accumulate, hardening James, until violent delights culminate in delightfully violent ends.The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
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Her makeup, too, was equally icy, with a metallic silvery-white shadow brushed under her brow as a highlight and dramatic black eyeliner winged all the way out to the outer corner of her brows, plus a pair of light blue-gray contacts enhanced by majorly fluttery, lush lashes.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Dec. 2024
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White cautioned those traveling north of Indianapolis this weekend, however, should be mindful of potentially snowier, icier road conditions.Christopher Cann, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
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Conditions permitting, your adventure-seeking brood could kayak the White Continent’s frigid waters, join Zodiac excursions to see gentoo penguin colonies, and snowshoe across the icy landscape, led by HX’s wildlife and expedition guides.Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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The full moon in December is commonly called the cold moon because of the frigid temperatures typically experienced in many parts of the world.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Heading to a science museum, aquarium, or history museum is a great way to spend a chilly day indoors without staying home.Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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Taron Egerton and Chloe Bennet are getting cozy together in chilly New York City.Jack Smart, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The crowd and the vibe are noticeably chill, considering the main activity.Robert Benincasa, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
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Sometimes the most exciting presents of the holiday season are the chillest ones.Talia Abbas, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2024
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Canada Goose Grandview Cropped Jacket This jacket is a nice combination of stylish and comfortable thanks to its short silhouette and the brand’s Arctic Tech fabric, which means the layer-friendly piece protects you against cool, windy conditions.Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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There’s no air conditioning, but a fan circulates air, and tents stay cool overnight.Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Freezing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freezing. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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