as in clam
a cold aloof person
my new boss is a cold turkey and definitely not one for chitchat
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Recent Examples of cold turkey
Remember not to go to cold turkey to prevent withdrawal symptoms.
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Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
Some occupations mostly end cold turkey, with an abrupt transition between working and not working.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
But quitting cold turkey might be like jumping into the deep end of that infinity pool without knowing how to swim.
—Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 July 2024
How to quit vaping Some people choose to quit cold turkey, but that may not be realistic for everyone, experts note.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 13 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for cold turkey 
Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
Some occupations mostly end cold turkey, with an abrupt transition between working and not working.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
But quitting cold turkey might be like jumping into the deep end of that infinity pool without knowing how to swim.
—Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 July 2024
How to quit vaping Some people choose to quit cold turkey, but that may not be realistic for everyone, experts note.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 13 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for cold turkey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold turkey
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And those foods are as varied as America itself: baked ham, roasted turkey (or goose), prime rib, crown roast, lasagna, rack of lamb, pizza, chili, clam chowder and tamales, to name a few.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Oysters, mussels, scallops and clams feed by filtering plankton out of the water.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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Lancelot, still the Round Table’s greatest hero, is a bit of a cold fish with an unexpected role to play as the saga winds to its close.Elizabeth Hand, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
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This emulsified mixture of garlic, olive oil and egg is a classic accompaniment to fish (especially cold fish).Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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Officials said her body was located in a wooded area and was covered with leaves and sticks and had extensive head trauma.Stepheny Price, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024
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The update features new functionality such as Toggle Holds and mapping stick moment to button presses.Steven Aquino, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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This type of ice has formed under immense pressure over the years, contributing to the iceberg's striking appearance.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Get The Recipe Honestly, that's just the tip of my holiday cooking iceberg.Josh Miller, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Cold turkey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold%20turkey. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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