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as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature
the poor old woman was discovered shivering in a frigid apartment
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as in chilly
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
the innkeeper gave us a frigid and unnecessarily formal welcome
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Recent Examples of frigid
But during frigid weeks, like this one, temperatures dipping to the teens push him inside.
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Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Most of the time the men just tried to keep warm and waited for the next meal after a frigid shift on deck.
—David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
What's next: With frigid air from the Arctic locked in place across the U.S. east of the Rockies, some computer models are projecting the possibility of a Southern snow and ice storm that could affect states from Texas to the Carolinas late this week.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
North and central Georgia are set for freezing temperatures in January, as shown on a map, due to a polar vortex forecast to push frigid winds across the country.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Most of the time the men just tried to keep warm and waited for the next meal after a frigid shift on deck.
—David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
What's next: With frigid air from the Arctic locked in place across the U.S. east of the Rockies, some computer models are projecting the possibility of a Southern snow and ice storm that could affect states from Texas to the Carolinas late this week.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
North and central Georgia are set for freezing temperatures in January, as shown on a map, due to a polar vortex forecast to push frigid winds across the country.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frigid
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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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Cooked low and slow, this slow-cooker chicken soup is the ultimate bowl of cozy for a chilly winter's evening.Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
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Temperatures — already a chilly 25 degrees as the evening viewing began — ticked down a degree, then two.Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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The middle six had grown cold prior to Namestnikov’s injury, and his line with Ehlers and Perfetti in particular.Murat Ates, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Even colder weather on the way, forecast says The weather service said another infusion of cold arctic air is expected Saturday night, and temperatures will plummet to the single digits Sunday morning.Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
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Residents are also put at risk from the freezing temperatures; last week, hypothermia warnings were issued for a string of states as the mercury plunged.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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While Oslo is known for its freezing temperatures during winter, recent years have seen more unpredictable weather patterns.David Nikel, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Yet despite all of his achievements, Jones comes off as supremely chill, undeniably cool, and at his essence, a man who loved his family.Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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The blue aventurine glass though which the sapphire moons hide when showing less than full is both innovative, highly technical to pull off, and visually chill.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024
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The elevation provides cooler temperatures and optimal sun exposure, contributing to the wine's notable acidity and freshness.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Harrison Ford always keeps it cool, even when his colleagues are letting loose!Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Frigid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frigid. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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