1
as in stuck
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
the car door was frozen ever since an accident had damaged the hinge
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2
as in stable
having been established and usually not subject to change
pay rates will remain frozen until the company does better financially
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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
responded to my greeting only with a frozen "hello"
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as in stiffened
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 frozen
Anna Clark, ProPublica, 18 Feb. 2025
With 202 presets and a 7-qt. capacity, this next-gen air fryer perfectly crisps fresh and frozen foods.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
But like many of the store’s frozen meals, this dish tastes surprisingly fresh.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2025
Transfer frozen food to a different container before cooking.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 5 Feb. 2025
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Along a smooth new road, the Pioneer site now sits frozen, roughly 30% complete, according to a company estimate.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 18 Feb. 2025
With 202 presets and a 7-qt. capacity, this next-gen air fryer perfectly crisps fresh and frozen foods.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
But like many of the store’s frozen meals, this dish tastes surprisingly fresh.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2025
Transfer frozen food to a different container before cooking.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frozen
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Hours of screen time per day for kids 0-8 remained stable, but children are watching less live television and cable and more time short videos on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.—
Megan Morrone,
Axios,
1 Mar. 2025
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Pope Francis remains in stable condition with no new bronchospasm episodes after struggling with respiratory attacks last week.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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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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Additionally, understanding the nuances of financing, such as the differences between fixed and variable interest rates, can help investors make informed decisions that align with their financial strategies.—
Veena Jetti,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The challenge was to focus on a single fixed point.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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This will act to push colder air back into portions of the Lower 48 states.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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First Alert Weather Day in effect across North Texas due to dangerous cold Cowboys' Zack Martin announces retirement after 11-year career With 3 superintendents in 3 years, what's next for Keller ISD?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2025
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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) forecasts a modest 0.2 percent increase in single-family home builds to start in 2025, but notes that regulatory hurdles, construction costs and tight lending conditions could slow further expansion.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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As a result, prognosticators consider this a tight race.—
Nathaniel Rakich,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Under the change, daylight saving time would be the permanent, unchanging time — not just for Florida, but for the country.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2025
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Within this uniformity lay a subtle nod to masculinity in a stern, unchanging form, blending seamlessly into its surroundings, acting as a permanent fixture; a mountain within the forest.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
4 Feb. 2025
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Blue Ghost also plans to capture high-definition imagery of a total eclipse as the Earth blocks the sun just before a lunar sunset ushers in frigid lunar night on March 16.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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After weeks of frigid temperatures and wintry conditions, the Baltimore region is finally getting a break with warmer weather likely for the rest of this week.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Feb. 2025
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The war has hardened Putin’s resolve and narrowed his options.—
Andrea Kendall-Taylor,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Dec. 2024
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But the war has hardened Putin’s resolve and narrowed his options.—
Andrea Kendall-Taylor,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Frozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frozen. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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