as in to harden
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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as in cold
a weather condition marked by low temperatures
the Midwest will experience an intense freeze later in the week
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Recent Examples of freeze
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Boston will likely see a couple days with temperatures well above freezing in the coming week and may get a coastal storm heading into the weekend, according to National Weather Service forecasts.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
The soil should be cool but mulching should be done before a hard freeze.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
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Verb
If using an ice cube tray, freeze until firm, then transfer cubes to a freezer-safe zip-top bag for an airtight seal.
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The widespread cold blast will deliver the season’s most significant chill so far, with many areas expecting their first hard freeze and morning lows dipping well below average, according to the Climate Prediction Center.
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For dry or gel polish, use ice to harden it, then gently lift or chip it off.—
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Even Iran’s reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian, who had been trying to ease anger before the demonstrations exploded in recent days, offered a hardening tone in an interview aired Sunday.—
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Key Takeaways Zinc may help prevent cold symptoms or shorten the length of a cold.—
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Extreme cold in Britain shuttered schools and airports, while heavy snow in the Balkans caused flooding.—
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Salt dries into white rings, while melting snow can cause uneven water stains that stiffen leather, dull suede, and discolor fabric.—
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Cream of tartar or 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice can be used to help the meringue stiffen.—
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“Freeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeze. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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