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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
Stephanie Gosk, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
Check-in happens seated, watermelon juice cold in your hand, while your dedicated Personal Assistant lays out the property on WhatsApp like a local friend who knows your pace.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
They can also be used to alleviate the symptoms of colds and allergies and even be used to better maintain certain kinds of houseplants.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Unable to regulate their body temperature, a cold-stunned sea turtle becomes lethargic, stops swimming, and floats to the surface, where the wind and waves can push them to dangerous waters.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
On Friday, the Louisiana State Police announced that four men who had long been on Joiner's radar were arrested in connection with the Sharp murder by their cold case detectives based in Covington.
—Stephanie Gosk, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
Check-in happens seated, watermelon juice cold in your hand, while your dedicated Personal Assistant lays out the property on WhatsApp like a local friend who knows your pace.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
Symptoms of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, resemble a cold, with a cough that usually worsens over weeks and can cause gasping, vomiting and difficulty breathing, the Pasadena Public Health Department said in a statement announcing the outbreak.
—Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
They can also be used to alleviate the symptoms of colds and allergies and even be used to better maintain certain kinds of houseplants.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
Whenever this happens, iguanas, which are accustomed to hot weather, become cold-stunned.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Unable to regulate their body temperature, a cold-stunned sea turtle becomes lethargic, stops swimming, and floats to the surface, where the wind and waves can push them to dangerous waters.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold
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The freeze watch is in effect from Wednesday night through Thursday morning as sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 degrees are possible, according to NWS.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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That can look like a bathtub loaded with ice cubes, a leap into a freezing lake, a session at a dedicated cold-plunge studio or a DIY tank in the backyard.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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Encounters with whales, dolphins and penguins awaited; landscapes of icy expanses, towering cliffs and rolling green hills beckoned.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Researchers have been concerned that without their icy buttresses, these walls could collapse.—
Megan I. Gannon,
Scientific American,
6 May 2026
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As part of the regional consolidation, offices in distant counties could now answer calls and schedule appointments for Jean’s office, and vice versa.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The production is cold, distant, and uncertain, like the world lately, but within the song the lyrics feel warm and comforting.—
Time,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Upon arrival, officers found the man lying on the ground, unconscious and cold to the touch, the department said.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Parker and Larsen arrived at the home and found two men unconscious in a hallway between a bedroom and a bathroom.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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All the bedrooms can be found upstairs, including one that’s currently being used as an office and a primary suite flaunting dual dressing rooms and baths, plus a sauna clad in dark gray stone.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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As Laugier’s story continues, the man wanders through a forest, stumbles upon fallen branches, and has an epiphany.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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An outbuilding’s roof was damaged, possibly from a fallen tree.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 May 2026
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By March 2026, this evolved into a broad AI hiring freeze.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Nearly unbeatable during the regular season, the Kansas City Mavericks are looking plain unstoppable now that the playoffs are underway.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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The Louisville Basketball Claim At a University of Louisville basketball practice during the 1978-79 season, forward Wiley Brown went to give his teammate Derek Smith a plain old low five.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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