the cold
noun
: cold weather
The cold really sets in around late November and doesn't let up until April.
I stood there shivering in the cold.
Come in out of the cold.
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The Cook County medical examiner’s office reported the death Monday of an 88-year-old Palos Heights woman was due in part to exposure to the cold.
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Instead, opt for the cold water setting on a gentle cycle to keep them pristine.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2025
The arena rally takes the place of the traditional inaugural parade, which was scrapped due to the cold temperatures in Washington on Monday.
—Kyler Alvord, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
The product was rough to watch, especially in the cold.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Instead, opt for the cold water setting on a gentle cycle to keep them pristine.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2025
The arena rally takes the place of the traditional inaugural parade, which was scrapped due to the cold temperatures in Washington on Monday.
—Kyler Alvord, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
The product was rough to watch, especially in the cold.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for the cold
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“The cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20cold. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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