- present participle of freeze.
freezing
Example Sentences
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The researchers recorded how much time the animals spent near the scent and whether they responded by freezing or fleeing.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
In a statement late Tuesday, prosecutors said they had sent "a letter concerning the freezing of all assets" of Kaya and her husband, Ilyas Kaya, to "all the relevant institutions".
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Whether walking in freezing rain without an umbrella or wearing Mickey Mouse ears around campus, Zamorano always knows what he’s doing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Universities across the country are slashing admissions to doctoral programs and freezing faculty hiring as they come under financial strain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
“What?” he said, and then sucked in a huge lungful of air as Anya jumped into the well, pulling Ivan into the freezing water after her.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
Vocabulary lists containing freezing
Chemistry - Introductory
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Chemistry - High School
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Chemistry - Middle School
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