as in frigid
having a low or subnormal temperature
we stood in line for hours in the bone-chilling weather
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Recent Examples of bone-chilling
Frigid air from the Arctic to blast areas as far south as Florida
Starting Monday, hundreds of millions of people in the eastern two-thirds of the country will experience dangerous, bone-chilling air and wind chills, forecasters said.
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CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025
My sincere congratulations to Michael Emerson on having delivered one of the most bone-chilling line readings this side of Claes Bang in the first season of Bad Sisters.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
But what’s not always so welcome is the once-brisk fall air that’s suddenly bone-chilling cold in some climates, where keeping warm feels like a far-away fantasy.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
While Saturday will be similar to Friday's forecast, Sunday's high will be in the mid-40s and the low will be a bone-chilling 24 degrees.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
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CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025
My sincere congratulations to Michael Emerson on having delivered one of the most bone-chilling line readings this side of Claes Bang in the first season of Bad Sisters.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
But what’s not always so welcome is the once-brisk fall air that’s suddenly bone-chilling cold in some climates, where keeping warm feels like a far-away fantasy.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
While Saturday will be similar to Friday's forecast, Sunday's high will be in the mid-40s and the low will be a bone-chilling 24 degrees.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bone-chilling
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As that frigid air blasts through the southern U.S on into Sunday, dropping temperatures into the low 20s, bust out those layers, wool socks and gloves.Nate Perez, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
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But during frigid weeks, like this one, temperatures dipping to the teens push him inside.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 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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Temperatures — already a chilly 25 degrees as the evening viewing began — ticked down a degree, then two.Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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But a few of the zoo’s residents have welcomed the chilly conditions.Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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Fresh snow on the ground, bitterly cold air and wind gusts to 30 mph at times will generate wind chills — what the air feels like when combined with wind — in the single digits for the entire day.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
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But often during winter, the polar vortex will expand, bringing its cold air south and causing these notoriously large outbreaks of chilly temperatures.Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
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Residents are also put at risk from the freezing temperatures; last week, hypothermia warnings were issued for a string of states as the mercury plunged.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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While Oslo is known for its freezing temperatures during winter, recent years have seen more unpredictable weather patterns.David Nikel, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Yet despite all of his achievements, Jones comes off as supremely chill, undeniably cool, and at his essence, a man who loved his family.Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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The blue aventurine glass though which the sapphire moons hide when showing less than full is both innovative, highly technical to pull off, and visually chill.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024
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The elevation provides cooler temperatures and optimal sun exposure, contributing to the wine's notable acidity and freshness.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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But, this year, being smart about their purpose and price is also cool.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Bone-chilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bone-chilling. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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