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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
As Kansas City thaws out from last week’s deep freeze, the Current players have been enjoying the sunshine during their preseason in Florida.
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Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
Parker addressed the city on Sunday ahead of a snowstorm and deep freeze that was set to impact the Northeast.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 21 Jan. 2025
No one can say for certain whether the funding freeze could set off a deep freeze in the U.S. economy.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
However, a deep freeze, thanks to the polar vortex dipping down from Siberia, is about to bring even harsher, frigid temperatures to nearly 300 million Americans.
—Nikki Nolan, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
Parker addressed the city on Sunday ahead of a snowstorm and deep freeze that was set to impact the Northeast.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 21 Jan. 2025
No one can say for certain whether the funding freeze could set off a deep freeze in the U.S. economy.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
However, a deep freeze, thanks to the polar vortex dipping down from Siberia, is about to bring even harsher, frigid temperatures to nearly 300 million Americans.
—Nikki Nolan, CBS News, 16 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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Allergy symptoms last only as long as you’re exposed to allergens, while colds and COVID-19 tend to stick around for longer.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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Further, the Manual of Mom Medicine, Paragraph 6, Article 2, clearly states that yellow snot is your standard basic cold but green snot requires antibiotics.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Warning: Spoilers ahead for Karma The crime K-drama Karma delivers much of its suspense through a nonlinear narrative.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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The key to Hitchcock suspense is not about the blood.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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Anemones prefer temperatures that range between 45 and 70 degrees, so bring the pots indoors if a freeze is expected.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2025
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Kotzebue is one of scores of communities caught up in a funding freeze as the Trump administration looks to boost the fossil fuel industry while rolling back climate and environmental initiatives that started under former President Biden.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
1 Apr. 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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However, some lily varieties grown in warmer zones will benefit from removing the bulbs from the ground or planter and placing them in cold storage for a time before replanting.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Deep freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20freeze. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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