How to Use freezing in a Sentence

freezing

1 of 2 adjective
  • What’s the best way to beat the freezing cold temps this winter?
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
  • The room was freezing, and the tips of my fingers had wrinkled and gone numb.
    — E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 19 July 2023
  • Our highs will then be near the freezing mark for the end of the week, with a few flurries around.
    — Mary Ours, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Expect highs in the 40s and sub-freezing lows for the rest of the week.
    — Lisa Meadows, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • These areas could see up to an inch or two of snow before a change to sleet and freezing rain.
    — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2022
  • The sleet and freezing rain that fell late Thursday was only the start.
    — oregonlive, 23 Dec. 2022
  • No more freezing legs while waiting for an Uber outside, pls and ty.
    — Seventeen, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Just five hours of sub-freezing temperatures is enough to take out crops.
    — Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Mothers warmed their babies in blankets in the freezing night air.
    — Sune Engel Rasmussen, WSJ, 6 Feb. 2023
  • The snow and ice may be melting away, but the freezing weather is here to stay — for a while, at least.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Luhn sheltered under his tent to avoid the freezing water.
    — Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • How to keep your car warm in freezing temperatures?
    — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Tuesday's data hints at a major freezing rain event.
    — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • That can lead to a freezing issue that can then impede the assembly.
    — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 27 Dec. 2022
  • Also, who doesn't love cuddling up in a cozy blanket on a freezing winter night?
    — Hannah Jones, Country Living, 25 July 2022
  • And time is running out to prepare your home and family for up to three days of sub-freezing cold.
    — Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Lo then jumps overboard to escape the assault and swims through the freezing waters to shore.
    — Megan McCluskey, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
  • This casserole is easy to make ahead as a gift, with freezing instructions for your neighbors.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
  • At this time, lows don't seem to be dropping below the freezing margin either.
    — Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The freezing weather and the ice-rink streets have an expiration date.
    — oregonlive, 21 Dec. 2022
  • When freezing temperatures hit, that tender new growth will be lost and will have to be pruned away again.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
  • For those of us in the Deep South, widespread freezing rain and sleet is the concern.
    — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Everywhere picked up some snow, but the totals were depressed thanks to a lot of sleet and some freezing rain.
    — Matthew Delucia, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
  • The freezing temperatures and wet roads caused icy spots around the region.
    — Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
  • At that point, Hangaman jumped into the freezing water as well.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The cold and freezing temperatures should not keep you from planting.
    — Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2022
  • In a typical year, Austin records about 12 freezing days.
    — Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Use mulch, frost cloths, and windbreaks to shield plants from frost and freezing temperatures.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
  • There may also be a freezing issue if the air is really humid.
    — Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2022
  • Lo overhears a scuffle in the cabin next door and a distinct splash in the freezing ocean waters.
    — Courtney Howard, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025

freezing

2 of 2 noun
  • High temps next week should get above freezing.
    — Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Give me a dome game over a snow, rain or freezing game any day of the week.
    — Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Dec. 2022
  • For long-term storage, freezing is the way to go.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Lows start the month around freezing, with 44 by the end of the month.
    — Lisa Meadows, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Long periods of cold put your pipes at risk of freezing.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Egg freezing has gone mainstream.
    — Allison Palmer march 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The greatest danger is the threat of freezing and frost.
    — Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Know how to shut off water valves, let faucets drip to prevent freezing.
    — Matt Randolph, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Egg freezing took it an extra level.
    — Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 31 May 2026
  • Friday night's forecast called for lows near freezing.
    — Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Frostbite is the freezing of skin and the body tissue just beneath it.
    — Dan Basso, Freep.com, 31 Dec. 2025
  • The water here is just above freezing,and no sunlight reaches it.
    — Kate Golembiewski, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2023
  • The branches should be at least one foot long, full of fat flower buds, and cut on a day above freezing.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Our best method for freezing will work for a variety of cozy soup recipes, from lighter broths to hearty stews.
    — Susan Choung, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2023
  • This stretch of cooler highs will also result in near-freezing lows.
    — Karen Carter, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • For freezing, prepare the soup up to the point of shredding and adding chicken back in.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Before freezing, rinse the stalks under a cool stream of water, and pat them dry.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
  • For the best texture and flavor, eat within the first three months of freezing.
    — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
  • With your advocacy for egg freezing, where are you based these days?
    — Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Blast freezing is a way to freeze goods very fast, which helps boost safety and quality.
    — Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
  • My insurance did not cover egg freezing at the time.
    — Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 31 May 2026
  • This is not a great candidate for freezing, as the onion topping will be mushy when thawed.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Lows range from near-freezing in the city to the mid-20s in our colder areas.
    — Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Steve Concialdi likened to an ice cube freezing.
    — Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
  • Through early next week, highs will remain just below freezing, as lows dip down to the high teens.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Her egg freezing cycles were covered, as were Nameetha's.
    — Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 31 May 2026
  • As the temperatures rise above freezing, the snowflakes will melt.
    — Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Flash freezing works best for berries, herbs, dough, vegetables, and small pieces of protein.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
  • But temperatures will fall to near freezing by evening.
    — Tammie Souza, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
  • But temperatures will fall to near freezing by evening.
    — Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026

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