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as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature
a glacial weather front coming down from Canada will bring freezing temperatures this weekend
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as in frigid
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
her glacial manner discouraged him from attempting further conversation
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Recent Examples of glacial
Compared to surrounding areas, the SCC provided necessary sources of freshwater and had mild climate conditions during Middle Isotope Stage 4 (MIS 4), a cold and glacial period within the Pleistocene about 70,000 years to 59,000 years ago.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
The new numbers come from a periodic review of satellite and aircraft data on select water bodies and glacial lakes—which sit directly adjacent to glaciers—larger than 10 hectares in the four Himalayan nations: India, China, Nepal, and Bhutan.
—Byathar Parvaiz, science.org, 2 Dec. 2024
The wealth management industry evolves to meet clients’ needs at a glacial but constant pace.
—Andres Garcia-Amaya, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Another big part of our lower risk is our geology due to past glacial events.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Dec. 2024
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
The new numbers come from a periodic review of satellite and aircraft data on select water bodies and glacial lakes—which sit directly adjacent to glaciers—larger than 10 hectares in the four Himalayan nations: India, China, Nepal, and Bhutan.
—Byathar Parvaiz, science.org, 2 Dec. 2024
The wealth management industry evolves to meet clients’ needs at a glacial but constant pace.
—Andres Garcia-Amaya, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Another big part of our lower risk is our geology due to past glacial events.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Dec. 2024
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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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Power outages and Texas grid Gov. Greg Abbott expressed confidence in the Texas power grid during a news conference Wednesday, when the governor and other state officials gave updates on preparations for the frigid temperatures expected in much of the state.Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
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Cold air from the polar vortex is dipping southward, bringing significant snowfall and frigid temperatures to large parts of the United States.Jim Foerster, Forbes, 10 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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But often during winter, the polar vortex will expand, bringing its cold air south and causing these notoriously large outbreaks of chilly temperatures.Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 17 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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One year ago, a massive explosion at a downtown Fort Worth hotel shattered the chilly afternoon calm just as the workday came to a close.Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
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But a few of the zoo’s residents have welcomed the chilly conditions.Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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Bismark, North Dakota, will reach an arctic 3 degrees Fahrenheit — minus 14 with the wind chill factor — while New York City will reach 21 degrees, which will feel like 8 degrees with wind chill.NBC News, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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The arctic blast that descended on much of the U.S. east of the Rockies over the weekend has caused hundreds of car accidents, thousands of flight cancellations and delays, and led communities to set up warming shelters, including one at a roller rink.Hannah Fingerhut and Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 7 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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“Glacial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glacial. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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