FROZE Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

froze

verb

Definition of froze

past tense of freeze

as in hardened

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 froze Ashby froze him with a backdoor breaking ball to make it 3-2, then Díaz attempted to check his swing but didn’t get the call, throwing up his arms in frustration. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 This Mexican restaurant in Clearfork is known for its brisket tacos and strong drinks – their froze with rose and vodka has a two-drink limit. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026 Brazil and Argentina froze systems after changes of government, including awards already won. — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026 As these thoughts raced through his mind, Shawn’s body froze. — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026 The program froze repeatedly after recording a small amount of audio. — Tom Roland, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026 During the Cold War, the great powers signed a treaty that froze territorial claims to the continent and designated it a site of scientific exploration and cooperation. — Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026 But relations between his home country of Venezuela and the United States froze the process. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 The act froze certain types of wages, salaries and prices as part of efforts to combat inflation. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026

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The building materials are fire-resistant, as are the windows, and the eaves are fire-hardened as well.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Formula One did not return to South Africa in 1986, as international protest over apartheid hardened.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of hardened

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The Chiefs’ defense stiffened and Indy faced a fourth-and-8 from the 15-yard line.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
But after a quick touchdown drive to take a 34-27 lead, the Oregon defense stiffened, and closed out the win with back-to-back stops.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

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