deep freeze

noun

ˈdēp-ˌfrēz How to pronounce deep freeze (audio)
Definition of deep freezenext
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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2
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 Floods, droughts, deep freezes, and blizzards! — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026 Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy sandwiched an RBI double between solo home runs in the second and fifth innings, and right-hander Tyler Glasnow put Colorado’s offense in a deep freeze. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026 Logan O’Hoppe started last season on a hot streak and then went into a four-month deep freeze. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026 A weeks-long cold snap in January and February plunged the city into a deep freeze. — Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deep freeze
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  1. suspension
  2. cold
  3. suspense
  4. freeze
  5. cold storage
Noun
  • The suspension has been in place since August 4, and Kyrgios, 31, has not appealed it, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said Wednesday.
    — James Hansen, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Under changes implemented by his office, about 7,100 of those cases can now go through a temporary suspension process, which Fuller said has helped speed up investigations.
    — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of suspension
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  • Batteries can store electricity, but extreme cold can threaten sensitive electronics and other critical hardware.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The first half of October is usually a safe bet for thick coats without battling extreme cold and snow.
    — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of cold
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  • Some have described this play as biting political theater and others as a suspense thriller or a twisted rom-com.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Top genres included general fiction led the market at 27% of revenue, followed by science fiction/fantasy, romance, and mysteries/thrillers/suspense.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
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  • Last month Dyer said the city was implementing a hiring freeze and creating a stabilization fund – essentially setting aside budget surpluses – to help offset initial impacts, should Amendment 3 pass.
    — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Review your financial accounts and consider placing a freeze with all three credit bureaus.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of freeze
Noun
  • Out-of-season fruits and vegetables often log long transit times, sit in cold storage or go through artificial ripening, all of which chip away at flavor and nutrition.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026
  • On June 17, a fire began on the roof of the 500,000-square-foot cold storage facility that gutted the building and destroyed half the structure over several days.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of cold storage

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“Deep freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20freeze. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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