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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
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2023
If the suspect is an undocumented immigrant, the trail can go cold quickly.
—Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2023
Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The Cubs needed to be able to manufacture runs in cold weather, and as Wrigley Field kept trending toward being one of the worst offensive environments in the majors.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
People will do anything to survive, but a life without purpose can be worse than death; watching Emma Thompson bleed, shiver, and shoot her way through a movie this cold is proof enough of that.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The two teams were tied at 17-17 after a first quarter that saw the Buckeyes go cold late, shooting two for 11 to close the period.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2023
If the suspect is an undocumented immigrant, the trail can go cold quickly.
—Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2023
Noun
The comments were flooded with travel recommendations for cold but cozy destinations.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The Cubs needed to be able to manufacture runs in cold weather, and as Wrigley Field kept trending toward being one of the worst offensive environments in the majors.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Most adults experience an average of 2-3 colds yearly.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
People will do anything to survive, but a life without purpose can be worse than death; watching Emma Thompson bleed, shiver, and shoot her way through a movie this cold is proof enough of that.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold
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Residents in the northeast are bracing for a drop in temperatures after the National Weather Service (NWS) issued multiple freeze warnings and frost advisories spanning from northern Pennsylvania to Maine, with sub-freezing temperatures possible for parts of New Hampshire and New York.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Kentucky typically experiences its first freezing temperatures from mid-October to early November.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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The conflict plays out against the backdrop of stunning visuals, leaning into the film's name as the characters battle in icy blue oceans and attempt to escape fiery explosions.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Drivers should be prepared for changing conditions that include snow and icy roads.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Rideshare missions to low-Earth orbit are becoming more common, but spacecraft departing for more distant destinations like the L1 Lagrange point are rare.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
24 Sep. 2025
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Detainees are currently sent to distant jails in Vernon and Johnson County.—
PJ Green
September 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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However, fans were caught off guard when Nyx was shown unconscious backstage on this week's episode of NXT and removed from the Fatal Influence stable.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Shane got on top of him and smashed his head on the floor, again and again, knocking Stefan unconscious.—
John J. Lennon,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Attendees can also expect kid-friendly activities, including hair braiding, glow-in-the-dark face painting, accessory booths, photo booths, and giant inflatable mascots on the dance floor.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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Atop her dress, Carey opted for a long-sleeve dark leather jacket with a cropped design and edgy zipper closure.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Composting fallen leaves is another option to create what's known as 'black gold,' a nutrient-rich amendment.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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His girls were having too much fun climbing the branches of the fallen oak to remove it.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Property tax debacle White contends that he’s been unfairly scapegoated for county disputes including over federal funding allocations, residential and commercial property valuations and the 2025 budget freeze.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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In March, Ali ruled that the administration’s funding freeze likely violated both the Constitution and federal law.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Just plain ol’ regular folks ruling the world.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
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Even though temperatures are holding steady at just plain hot during the day here in the South, nighttime temperatures, thankfully, do drop some.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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