quick-froze

verb

past tense of quick-freeze
as in froze

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  1. froze
  2. frosted
  3. iced
Verb
  • 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
Definition of froze
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  • Gomez frosted her little black dress with over $40,000 worth of diamond jewelry.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • Shake vigorously for up to 30 seconds, until the shaker is frosted on the outside and the drink is well chilled.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Definition of frosted
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  • Brissett looked to Michael Wilson for the game-tying touchdown, but Banks jumped the route, securing an interception that iced the game.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Paris Hilton iced herself in crystals from head to toe while making an appearance at the 2026 VMAs on September 27.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of iced
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“Quick-froze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quick-froze. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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