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adjective

ˈfrō-zᵊn How to pronounce frozen (audio)
Definition of frozennext
1
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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3
as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling responded to my greeting only with a frozen "hello"

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frozen

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verb

past participle of freeze
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
Adjective
Across the Solar System, eruptions can send ash over continents, throw sulfur compounds hundreds of miles above a moon, or propel nitrogen gas and ice through the frozen crust of a distant world. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026 Both by value and tonnage, frozen beef imports are at record levels. — Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
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The Ideal Time to Plant Bulbs In most areas, the best time to plant spring-flowering bulbs is sometime between mid-September and late October—when the weather is cool but the ground hasn’t frozen just yet. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026 The result is a resale market that’s effectively frozen, and a growing number of buyers who are finding that their most realistic path to homeownership isn’t an existing home at all. — Justin Onorato, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frozen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frozen
  1. stuck
  2. stable
  3. icy
  4. stiffened
  5. jammed
  6. fixed
  7. cold
  8. congealed
Adjective
  • By then, the inside of your microwave should be warm and moist, and the once-stuck food should be soft and easy to remove.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Dismayingly, for those of us who are perpetually stuck on item three of our to-do list, all that barely begins to describe how Dolly Parton spent her days.
    — Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of stuck
Adjective
  • Dark matter has never been detected, but it is believed to make up 85% of the total matter in the universe and help hold stars and galaxies in stable orbits.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
  • At the time of transport, two patients were in serious condition and four were in stable condition.
    — Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of stable
Adjective
  • There’s nothing wrong with a great scoop, but sometimes the weather calls for something lighter, icier and a little more unexpected.
    — Lia Picard - For the AJC, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Posing next to co-star Sandra Bullock, the Australian star looked statuesque in a strapless column dress that was completely covered in icy mint sequins, which looked like scales.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of icy
Verb
  • The possible move, unthinkable for legacy studios but in keeping with exits by businesses in other sectors, has only stiffened opposition to the merger in some corners.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Dogs that have stiffened up with age get an advanced joint-support chew with glucosamine, MSM, and collagen.
    — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of stiffened
Adjective
  • Residents described idling in traffic as roads became jammed with evacuees.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Even when turned off, internal components like microswitches or thermal relays can fail or become jammed by breadcrumbs, potentially causing the heating element to turn on unexpectedly.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of jammed
Adjective
  • For clients like Edward White, who is on a fixed income, the service is a critical lifeline.
    — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Importantly, all of these rhythms stack on top of each other and interact, meaning that resilience is never a fixed state but rather more of a dynamic balance between a person’s mental and physical capacities and the demands placed on them.
    — Masha Remskar, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of fixed
Adjective
  • Loco is known for its casual and rustic atmosphere, barbecue comfort food and cold drinks.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Summer is typically the most expensive time to pick up a lease, with asking prices falling in colder months, according to historical Apartment List data.
    — Mark Dee August 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of cold
Verb
  • The brake cylinder fluid had congealed to the consistency of sand.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Nu Jazz are a New York supergroup that’s congealed out of a handful of overlapping scenes.
    — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026
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“Frozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frozen. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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