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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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cold climates
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Recent Examples of cold
Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 29 Jan. 2025
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
Reuters, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
The bitter cold follows a period of wintry weather in the Washington area that featured a few inches of snow, freezing temperatures and blustery winds.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 16 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
The discomfort associated with cold weather isn’t superficial: Health experts warn that shorter days, combined with colder temperatures, can have detrimental impacts on both physical and mental health.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 29 Jan. 2025
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
Noun
An aide last week read a major speech to diplomats on behalf of Francis who had been suffering from the effects of a cold.
—Reuters, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
The bitter cold follows a period of wintry weather in the Washington area that featured a few inches of snow, freezing temperatures and blustery winds.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 16 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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Wadman isn’t the only individual whose death is suspected to have been linked to the recent freezing cold temperatures that have hit the Midwest.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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An Arctic polar vortex has brought freezing temperatures and frigid winds to millions across the country this winter.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 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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Only the families that did not have second homes or relations in distant lands sent their daughters onto the ship.—
Sheila Heti,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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Only the Colorado Rockies, a distant 20th at $129.9 million, have decided not to join in the spending.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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This was one of those overdoses that had the absolute reverberation of a slow-motion, unconscious descent into self-destruction.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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With the sun conjunct Pluto in Aquarius — shaking up your 12th house of closure, dreams, healing and unconscious patterns — you’re empowered with an inner knowing and deep sense of spirituality.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Yu Ting Yuan, the hotel's flagship restaurant, offers diners a contrasting tenor with its dark, brooding interior splashed with gold and blood red, fresh flower sprays of pussywillow, orchids, and amaryllis, and soaring ceilings.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Six students from Livingstone, clad in dark blue and black, lifted a weighted rope.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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Among the most notable were a temporary hiring freeze on federal employees, ending birthright citizenship, and granting TikTok more time to broker a deal with the federal government to stay operational in the United States.—
Elaine Mallon,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Jan. 2025
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On Day One of his second term, Trump signed a flurry of executive orders — including a regulatory freeze pending an administration review and a directive to members of his administration to assess trade relationships with Canada and China and Mexico — to try and move some of his goals forward.—
Stephanie Dhue,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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You were plain spoken when Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, who had been convicted of multiple crimes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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But amid the bickering, there have been myriad spotlight moments – some controversial, some amusing and some just plain bizarre – worth revisiting.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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What would’ve been a chilly day on the National Mall instead became a raucous indoor rally for many Trump fans who packed Capital One Arena for the makeshift event after the outdoor inauguration was canceled due to frigid temperatures.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
20 Jan. 2025
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The two couples stood briefly for a photo, with a chilly wind blowing on the north end of the White House.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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