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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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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
Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
The Thing is one of those rare sci-fi horrors that stands the test of time due to its suspenseful pacing and its groundbreaking practical effects by Rob Bottin, leaving you both frozen and scared stiff.
—Huntley Woods, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Clear the glass and wipers: In harsh climates, take care that the wiper blades are not frozen or adhere to the windshield.
—Mark Maynard, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
Emergency services in Dublin City, New Hampshire, have issued a warning to dog owners after one pet was rescued after falling through the thin ice on a frozen pond.
—Alice Gibbs, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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At Calypso’s Pool Bar & Grille, a DJ will spin music while guests celebrate with frozen drinks, savory bites and creative plates in the open-air ambiance.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
The Thing is one of those rare sci-fi horrors that stands the test of time due to its suspenseful pacing and its groundbreaking practical effects by Rob Bottin, leaving you both frozen and scared stiff.
—Huntley Woods, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Clear the glass and wipers: In harsh climates, take care that the wiper blades are not frozen or adhere to the windshield.
—Mark Maynard, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
Emergency services in Dublin City, New Hampshire, have issued a warning to dog owners after one pet was rescued after falling through the thin ice on a frozen pond.
—Alice Gibbs, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Medics took both victims to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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While the absence of major geopolitical disruptions kept markets relatively stable, significant milestones underscored the dynamic nature of the sector.Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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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 no fixed itinerary or schedule, guests do and see more due to the small group size—experiencing mind-boggling local wildlife, such as polar bears, walruses, seals, and more.Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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That’s a positive for savers and fixed income investors — who still have plenty of opportunities in the coming months to get an inflation-beating return on their money.Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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In the nation's coldest big city, Minneapolis, the weather service said highs in the single digits to teens and lows below zero look likely for Friday and Saturday.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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This cold air will quickly expand south and east Friday and encompass the entire eastern half of the country by Saturday.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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The whole package is great fun, and everything wraps up in a blessedly tight 95 minutes (man, movies are way too long these days).Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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In general, the skin on your feet may feel rough, tight, and hard at times.Francisco J. Rivera Rosario, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
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Our planetary neighbor’s atmosphere is unchanging, meaning the substances lost are constantly replenished by volcanic activity.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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There is no conflict here between reaching out to readers who get their news from print, or podcasts, or video clips posted to social media because our message is unchanging.Noah Rothman, National Review, 20 Nov. 2024
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The anxiety at frigid M&T Bank Stadium was suddenly palpable.Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The superstar — who wrapped her record-shattering Eras Tour two weeks ago — headed into a frigid Arrowhead Stadium with her mom, Andrea, and dad, Scott, about 20 minutes before kickoff.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 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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But the war has hardened Putin’s resolve and narrowed his options.Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Frozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frozen. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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