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as in freezing
having a low or subnormal temperature
the cold climate of the Yukon an unusually cold spring that was followed by a sweltering summer
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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
the prisoners got only a cold stare when they tried to befriend the guard
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as in distant
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
received a cold reception from the hostess
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as in unconscious
having lost consciousness
the boxer was out cold for a few minutes
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as in dark
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
the couple practiced a cold civility with each other, but they hadn't had a heart-to-heart talk in years
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as in fallen
no longer living
paramedics tried to revive him, but he was already cold
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as in freeze
a weather condition marked by low temperatures
the cold will stay with us for another day, then temperatures should rise
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as in plain
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cold weather
cold climates
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Recent Examples of cold
Emily Blackwood, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Winds cold gust as high at 35 mph and cause blowing and drifting snow and low visibilities.
Expect icy roads.
—Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The bottle features its signature leakproof design and is vacuum-insulated to keep their favorite beverage cold for up to one day.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Adrienne Vogt, CNN, 3 May 2023
First detected in the stream after the stream mouth emerged from glacial ice were larvae of chironomids, cold-loving midges.
—Lesley Evans Ogden, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2023
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After completing the 5K, Jelly even shared a celebratory kiss in a cold plunge bath with Bunnie.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Winds cold gust as high at 35 mph and cause blowing and drifting snow and low visibilities.
Expect icy roads.
—Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
Anyone with delicate plants should cover them to protect them from the harsh cold.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The bottle features its signature leakproof design and is vacuum-insulated to keep their favorite beverage cold for up to one day.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Adverb
Initial leads running cold over the weekend with over 200 officers working the case.
—Adrienne Vogt, CNN, 3 May 2023
First detected in the stream after the stream mouth emerged from glacial ice were larvae of chironomids, cold-loving midges.
—Lesley Evans Ogden, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2023
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The polar fish is the only species of shark that can withstand the freezing temperatures year-round.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Just 100 km off the African coast, Fuerteventura is truly one of the best winter sun destinations in Europe, perfect for those seeking a tranquil getaway far from the crowds and the freezing temperatures of Northern Europe.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Her makeup, too, was equally icy, with a metallic silvery-white shadow brushed under her brow as a highlight and dramatic black eyeliner winged all the way out to the outer corner of her brows, plus a pair of light blue-gray contacts enhanced by majorly fluttery, lush lashes.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Dec. 2024
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White cautioned those traveling north of Indianapolis this weekend, however, should be mindful of potentially snowier, icier road conditions.Christopher Cann, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
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The new theory posits that the monument’s stones, sourced from distant regions, served as symbols of political alliances, possibly after unrest.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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His recent tour — 17 dates across U.S. cities, mostly in 500-cap clubs — introduced him to flesh-and-blood fans who had once seemed like a distant mirage.Elias Leight, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
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To take it a step further, Mars will station retrograde in Leo on Dec. 6 — shaking up your 12th house of closure, healing and unconscious patterns — which is also an invitation to reconsider how your residual energies in your subconscious influence your love life.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Her steering wheel, bent and broken, could indicate that Silkwood braced her arms as the impact occurred -- inconsistent with someone being unconscious at the time.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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The user posted the images and videos, including an image of a light in the sky, and several videos that appear to be shot from a plane cabin, but are very dark.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The best places to watch are dark sky parks Michigan is home to six dark sky state parks, three international dark sky parks and an international dark sky sanctuary.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some cities near Phoenix, Arizona, could see temperatures plunge nearly 30 degrees overnight as a freeze warning is in place.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Remove the bag from freeze and transfer to a large mixing bowl.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Normally, encountering that many smiling faces might seem a bit suspect, but people are just plain happy.Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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As Eve says to Adam: His fraud is then thy fear, which plain infers Thy equal fear that my firm faith and love Can by his fraud be shaken or seduced.Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Heading to a science museum, aquarium, or history museum is a great way to spend a chilly day indoors without staying home.Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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Made from certified sustainable yarns and dyes, the bamboo and tencel scarf is for the luxe woman who can’t say no to her prints (and wants to stay warm in the chilly months).Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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