freezing
Americanadjective
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(of temperatures) approaching, at, or below the freezing point.
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extremely or uncomfortably cold; chilled.
We were both freezing and welcomed the hot cocoa.
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beginning to freeze or partially frozen; in the process of being or becoming frozen.
adjective
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Vocabulary lists containing freezing
Chemistry - Introductory
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The government said "millions of families" would benefit from the measures announced in the Budget, including freezing fuel duty, the 3.9% minimum wage increase and scrapping plans to reduce the £20,000 tax-free limit on ISAs.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
Some tried to survive by cutting fees and freezing capital projects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
The five-term senator said the categories of products receiving exemptions include corrugated paper cartons, plastic boxes, plastic bags, refrigeration and freezing equipment, packing and wrapping machinery, and seaweed and algae products.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
Two Utah residents who hiked Mount Shasta in Northern California were rescued after they became stranded during a perilous 36-hour journey through freezing conditions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
No more freezing in front of the class.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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