How to Use freeze in a Sentence

freeze

1 of 2 verb
Definition of freezenext
Synonyms for freezenext
  • The cold weather froze the water pipes.
  • The children are going to freeze out there without their coats.
  • In the very far north, the ground is cold and frozen as deep as 1,000 feet.
    — Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 20 July 2023
  • Then came the prep work, which in the case of this hack, was all about freezing.
    — Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Because the end of the hot stage of the war and freezing the conflict would not mean the end of the war.
    — Guy Davies, ABC News, 9 July 2023
  • As the story comes to a close, the action freezes into a still.
    — Giovanni René Rodriguez, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
  • This idea that we’re supposed to be frozen in time is so weird.
    — Michael Lee Simpson, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The fish was a blue-black monster, its mouth frozen open in surprise.
    — Brandon Sneed, New York Times, 10 July 2023
  • Water from Japan’s Mount Haku, which is known to be soft, is frozen over 48 to 72 hours.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2024
  • That means much of the water remains in rivers, lakes, reservoirs and the soil, as well as frozen in the snowpack.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2023
  • But have no fear, freezing earthlings north of the equator — there is a bright side!
    — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 21 Dec. 2023
  • But with two on and two out, Casas was frozen by a Brooks Raley slider to end the inning.
    — Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 22 July 2023
  • Make two batches and freeze one for unplanned nights ahead.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Even worse, it wasn’t even frozen, since the plane was close to the ground and not in freezing temperatures.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN, 9 Mar. 2024
  • Cover the biscuits with plastic wrap; freeze for 1 hour or up to overnight.
    — Kathy Gunst, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
  • And, it shouldn’t be cooked while frozen, Detwiler explained.
    — Julia Landwehr, Health, 19 Dec. 2023
  • In its second game here, the U.S. had the Dutch on the ropes late in the game, but the coach froze and kept his substitutes on the bench, settling for a 1-1 draw.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The cornerback froze for a split second and soon was stuck in quicksand.
    — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2023
  • The two men who attacked Shepard tied him to a fence in freezing weather.
    — Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2023
  • Lows range from near freezing downtown to the low-to-mid 20s in our colder suburbs.
    — Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Next the scientists can freeze the best cell lines for future use.
    — Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 30 June 2023
  • When all goes as planned, an egg freezing cycle takes 12 to 16 days from start to finish.
    — Paige Stables, Allure, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Leftover pancakes freeze well for a quick breakfast later in the week.
    — Anita L. Arambula, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2023
  • And finally, Kira’s life is frozen in time in so many ways.
    — Shawna Seed, Dallas News, 7 July 2023
  • That batch of muffins or loaf of banana bread will last longer when stored or frozen properly.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2023
  • The other chicken was in one of the nesting boxes, sitting there frozen.
    — Martha McPhee, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2023
  • The goal is to seal any exterior openings and close any pipes that might freeze when met with frosty temps.
    — Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Using flour as a thickener means this baked pie will thaw well if frozen.
    — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2023
  • These disks are then rested (or frozen) before being pan-fried in oil on both sides.
    — Cathy Erway, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Aug. 2023
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freeze

2 of 2 noun
  • The freeze destroyed many oranges.
  • When is the last spring freeze in Cincinnati this year?
    — Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Wait to dig the tubers until a killing freeze zaps all the foliage.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2023
  • But the loss of crop from the freezes prevented them from doing so.
    — Evan Lasseter, ajc, 10 July 2023
  • For now, the freeze ray remains locked up in the confines of Arkham Asylum.
    — Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 2 Sep. 2023
  • The four are subject to a U.K. asset freeze and travel and visa ban.
    — Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Up to two days ahead: Scoop the sherbet into the muffin pan, wrap and freeze.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
  • The last time the Metroplex had to worry about a freeze was back in January.
    — David Montesino, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2024
  • So far, the studio has been spared, though a hiring freeze is in effect.
    — Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Most of the area sees a freeze, with lows ranging from the mid-20s to lower 30s in a majority of spots.
    — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Watch them stalk and flounce to the beats, connecting hip-to-hip before hitting a stylish freeze.
    — Celia Wren, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Pre-scoop the sherbet into chilled glasses and freeze until ready to top and serve.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Still, there were tough times, Shirley Kirkpatrick said, including a 1990 freeze that wiped out the whole crop.
    — Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
  • And if granted by the courts, the SEC’s proposed asset freeze would deliver a death blow.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 13 June 2023
  • But with the flowers exposed, his crop is now at greater risk of damage if a spring freeze occurs.
    — Drew Kann, ajc, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Over the last 30 winters there, the average final freeze is April 20, or still about three weeks from now.
    — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2023
  • For a quick freeze, place whole berries in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan and freeze until firm.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Looking ahead to next week, the forecaster said there is a potential for a freeze.
    — Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Farms were hit hard, just after many growers endured a hard freeze in May.
    — Kathy McCormack and Patrick Whittle, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2023
  • Stress releases cortisol to the body and brain, which causes the feelings of fight, flight or freeze.
    — Jenny Anderson, Time, 8 Aug. 2023
  • When the weather service predicts a big freeze, the city will close off traffic to certain canals to stop the current and help the freezing process.
    — Raisa Bruner, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Just crack an egg into each section, cover, and freeze.
    — Maggie Burch, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Plant fall flowers such as mums, asters, and pansies to provide pops of color until the first hard freeze.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 23 June 2023
  • What's the difference between a credit lock and a credit freeze?
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
  • In parts of north central Virginia, where some spots could see lows drop to 30 to 32 degrees, a freeze warning is in effect.
    — Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Plumes of mist emanating from the outer shell freeze and fall back to the surface, keeping it snowy white.
    — Rebecca Boyle, Scientific American, 18 Apr. 2023
  • SoFi is likely hoping to prevent any plans to extend the current freeze.
    — Delyanne Barros, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
  • The de facto freeze on natural gas projects is a decision that should not stand.
    — Mike Sommers, Fortune Europe, 1 Feb. 2024
  • This year’s freeze isn’t the first disaster that fruit growers have endured in recent years.
    — Evan Lasseter, ajc, 10 July 2023
  • Thao’s office did not say how much money the hiring freeze is expected to save.
    — Sarah Ravani, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2023

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