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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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Recent Examples of cold
Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
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
Rebekah Riess, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025
Yellow zone: Take additional medications in circumstances that worsen asthma symptoms, like having a cold, a cough, or mild wheezing.
—Daniel More, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2025
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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Adjective
As a result, the research firm estimates, the blazes reduced job growth by about 20,000 last month, and cold weather trimmed payrolls by a similar amount, especially in industries such as construction, restaurants and hotels.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
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
Noun
Hypothermia begins when the body’s core temperature falls to 95 degrees, a process that can start within moments in water this cold.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025
Yellow zone: Take additional medications in circumstances that worsen asthma symptoms, like having a cold, a cough, or mild wheezing.
—Daniel More, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold
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The governor warned that an incoming storm would bring dangerous travel conditions and freezing temperatures, adding to an already severe situation.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Kansas City officials recommend that residents keep a thin stream of water flowing from their faucets during freezing temperatures.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
18 Feb. 2025
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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 phenomenon allows scientists to sometimes see the light from distant galaxies that would otherwise be hidden.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Einstein rings are examples of strong gravitational lensing, O’Riordan said, a phenomenon that acts like a magnifying glass in the universe, revealing celestial objects and light from distant galaxies that would otherwise remain unseen.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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An unidentified woman in her 70s was found unconscious in the back seat behind the driver following the crash.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
14 Feb. 2025
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On the SmackDown episode that aired on November 24, Cargill was found unconscious, bloodied, and left on the hood of a car.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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From Walgreens and Red Lobster to Big Lots and Family Dollar, hundreds of retail locations went dark as part of an ongoing, years-long trend oft attributed to the ongoing economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the prevalence of online shopping.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Without robust funding, some labs will simply go dark.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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The freeze was rescinded, and the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation began releasing grants.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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This comes after a freeze in external communications that interrupted the agency's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, or MMWR, a mainstay of public health communication.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
13 Feb. 2025
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While there were moments during this year’s fest that heeded to the excitement, absurdity and just plain fun that Sundance can be — Jennifer Lopez getting into the DJ booth at Tao or Eva Victor making their directorial debut to universal acclaim — this year proved that Sundance needs a change.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, the piece is chock full of layers and complexity, smart composition and plain old good dancing — frustratingly good in its attention to detail.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Monday, February 17, will be chilly with intervals of clouds and sun.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Related Articles Many guests bundled up to brave the chilly winter weather, with Stone and Kloss favoring leather and suede.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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