as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity
the president's domestic programs had been in cold storage while he attended to a string of international crises
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Recent Examples of cold storage
Sharing the property are an organic farm with cold storage, six greenhouses, and a bonus space.
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
They’re dug and divided in the fall or winter, then kept in cold storage until they are sent to you at the correct time for planting.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
The slide-out in the nose box next to the primary galley houses a fridge/freezer of up to 90 liters, and those wanting more cold storage can add a second fridge slide in place of the drawer stack on the stove/sink slide-out.
—New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
About BitGo BitGo is a digital asset infrastructure company that delivers custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services through regulated cold storage.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
They’re dug and divided in the fall or winter, then kept in cold storage until they are sent to you at the correct time for planting.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
The slide-out in the nose box next to the primary galley houses a fridge/freezer of up to 90 liters, and those wanting more cold storage can add a second fridge slide in place of the drawer stack on the stove/sink slide-out.
—New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
About BitGo BitGo is a digital asset infrastructure company that delivers custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services through regulated cold storage.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cold storage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold storage
Noun
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The Republican president said the ceasefire includes a suspension of all kinetic activity and the exchange of 1,000 prisoners by each country.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Some are backing away from exclusionary discipline like suspensions and expulsions and have embraced schoolwide approaches that reward positive behavior and provide social skills practice through games and role-playing.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Maia Chance is the national bestselling author of multiple mystery and suspense novels, including her latest domestic thriller (featuring a tradwife), The Ravine, out now.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
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While Aliens is best known for its iconic action sequences, there is plenty of intrigue, suspense, and drama during the quieter moments.—
Grace Dean,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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“Cold storage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold%20storage. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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