1
as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature
the arctic air of deep winter
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as in frigid
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
received the usual arctic reception from her in-laws at Thanksgiving
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Recent Examples of arctic
Scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have warned that accelerated arctic warming, also called arctic amplification, is a major contributor to severe winter weather that is increasing in frequency from the months of October to February.
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The cold wave is part of a larger system that has pushed arctic air deep into the eastern United States.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Some of that snow was already on the ground when an arctic air brought record-setting cold to the mountains along the Tennessee-North Carolina state line.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
The arctic chill was the reason the swearing in ceremony was moved inside in the first place.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The cold wave is part of a larger system that has pushed arctic air deep into the eastern United States.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Some of that snow was already on the ground when an arctic air brought record-setting cold to the mountains along the Tennessee-North Carolina state line.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
The arctic chill was the reason the swearing in ceremony was moved inside in the first place.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arctic
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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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Divers are still searching the frigid Potomac River for the remains of 12 people.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
2 Feb. 2025
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The two aircraft plunged into the dark, frigid Potomac River.—
Ray Sanchez and Chelsea Bailey,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
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Even with the onslaught of freezing temperatures, and snow in the earlier hours of the day, guests were transported to a fantastical realm for a few moments of respite.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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Complete the look by layering up in JW Anderson’s snuggly shearling leather jacket–February’s freezing temperatures are still very much a thing.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
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But Posey’s first significant trade as president of baseball operations required a bit of a cold touch.—
Andrew Baggarly,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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Previous Winter Storm Earlier this month, Washington, D.C., faced a winter storm, with the NWS warning that bitterly cold wind chills in the region could result in hypothermia or frostbite and advised people to wear appropriate clothing, including multiple layers.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Then put it in the freezer and treat your sore muscles to a calming, chilly temperature.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
31 Jan. 2025
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Her long black jacket fits in with the chilly crowd, but alongside tables dotted with custom drink creations, her order seems out of time.—
William Earl,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
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The card stayed relatively chill throughout our testing process.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
29 Jan. 2025
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Also, this is a TikTok of the chillest January 6 get-together.—
Makena Kelly,
WIRED,
9 Jan. 2025
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Health inspectors found a carton of cigarettes on top of a cooler next to a walk-in freezer.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
31 Jan. 2025
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Intermountain: Idaho, Nevada, Utah, parts of Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming and New Mexico Temperatures will be warmer than normal in April (4 degrees Fahrenheit above average), but cooler than normal in May (3 degrees Fahrenheit below average).—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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The polar vortex, a whirlpool of Arctic air typically perched atop the North Pole, dislodged and descended into the Midwest causing the bitter cold.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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That includes the first human spaceflights of the year with the upcoming private polar orbit mission Fram2 and the Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station in late March followed by the Axiom Space Ax-4 mission also targeted for spring.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Arctic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arctic. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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