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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
Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025
Aluminum: Consumption of aluminum used as a food additive in products such as baking powder and cheese on frozen pizza – and in antacids – is generally considered safe.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
The president’s rolling federal layoffs, firings, frozen grants to contractors and shuttered agencies under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have produced ripples of unease nationwide, even if most Americans support the general goals.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
Let sit at room temp for four to 24 hours, then transfer to the freezer until frozen (about 2hrs).
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
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The new female’s father, Niran, was born from frozen and thawed sperm in 2017.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025
Aluminum: Consumption of aluminum used as a food additive in products such as baking powder and cheese on frozen pizza – and in antacids – is generally considered safe.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
The president’s rolling federal layoffs, firings, frozen grants to contractors and shuttered agencies under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have produced ripples of unease nationwide, even if most Americans support the general goals.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
Let sit at room temp for four to 24 hours, then transfer to the freezer until frozen (about 2hrs).
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frozen
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Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf is the most intimate hotel out of the stable and one not to be overlooked.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Those fuel costs resulted in a 3 percent increase in total costs per ground package on a sequential basis, and kept the costs relatively stable on a year-over-year basis.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 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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With protection from the Tropicana Field’s fixed roof, the Rays were protected from the almost-daily thunderstorms that pound the Tampa Bay area in the summer.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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During transport, the slim package prevents the awkward dual-directional bulk of a traditional fixed hatchet while storing the blade more safely.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Feb. 2025
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While mint is hardy in cold areas, a plant’s roots in above-ground containers can experience more cold than those in the ground and be damaged.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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In that contest, Josh Emmett scored a nasty first-round knockout win over Mitchell, which left Mitchell out cold for an unsettling amount of time.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This prevents dormant accounts with unlimited access from becoming potential security risks over a period of time, ensuring tighter control over permissions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The space is tight, and tall people should be aware, though Natalia said when doing a floor workout, taller people lay diagonally.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
10 Mar. 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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Her previous pop album, 2020’s Chromatica, sought to sublimate those wounds in sleek, strangely frigid dance music.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2025
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That included sailing into frigid gusts and plowing through ice floes.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2025
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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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Interestingly, the satellites won’t be hardened against radiation.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Frozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frozen. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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