How to Use temperature in a Sentence
temperature
noun- The samples are kept at a constant temperature.
- The weatherman predicted unusually low temperatures for the area.
- Water boils at a temperature of 212°F.
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The temperature will be a high of 58 and a low of 36 degrees.
— Marina Johnson, Detroit Free Press, 8 Feb. 2023 -
To get close to the stage, the group had planned to sleep outside the arena in the freezing temperatures.
— Perri Ormont Blumberg, New York Times, 29 July 2023 -
The weather at the time of the crash was calm, with temperatures near 80 degrees.
— Greg Norman, Fox News, 6 Apr. 2023 -
Setting the thermostat to the right temperature is the best place to start.
— Christina Colizza, NBC News, 25 May 2023 -
Debra and Paul McKnight lived in the desert Southwest for about a dozen years and were used to temperatures in the 100s.
— Alicia A. Caldwell, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2023 -
There aren’t many things classier or more stylish than a peacoat when the temperature drops.
— Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 13 Feb. 2023 -
Much of the rest of the U.S. is expected to see near-normal temperatures.
— Talal Ansari, WSJ, 20 Oct. 2023 -
At the same time, the Ivory Coast in West Africa will lose outdoor days due to scorching hot temperatures.
— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2024 -
The forecast calls for temperatures in the low to mid-70s with partly cloudy skies, with the sun breaking through later in the day and light winds.
— Scooby Axson, USA TODAY, 13 June 2023 -
Hood said the storms are part of a cold front and that temperatures into the weekend should be cooler and the air a lot drier.
— Remington Miller, Arkansas Online, 17 May 2023 -
The lower the zone number, the colder the temperatures in winter.
— Paige Curtis, The Atlantic, 9 Aug. 2023 -
Skies are partly cloudy as evening temperatures fall back through the 50s into the 40s.
— Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 15 Nov. 2023 -
Some electrics pair a heat pump with a resistance heater, which can get the air in the car to a temperature that will allow the heat pump to kick in.
— Aarian Marshall matt Simon, WIRED, 19 Jan. 2024 -
After that, temperatures should be in the 40s and 50s with a chance of rain off and on throughout next week, Sellers said.
— Doug Thompson, arkansasonline.com, 18 Jan. 2024 -
The storm swept across the District from the west not long after the temperature reached 97 degrees — the highest reading in the city so far this year.
— Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 30 July 2023 -
Peak temperatures in South Texas are expected to stay in the 90s through next week.
— Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024 -
The high temperatures have arrived more than a month ahead of usual.
— Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 May 2023 -
The heat had raised the pool's temperature to 96 degrees (36 Celsius).
— Michael Phillis, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2023 -
The internal temperature of the breast should be at about 160 degrees Fahrenheit in the oven.
— Bridget Degnan, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2023 -
As the hour grew late and temperatures dipped into the low 50s, Parise, without long sleeves, was left to shiver in her T-shirt.
— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024 -
My only qualm with the Wonder Oven is the claim about preheating and the lack of a live temperature display.
— Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 5 Jan. 2024 -
My skin turns into a dry, flaky, itchy mess as soon as temperatures drop.
— Kayla Greaves, Essence, 6 May 2024 -
As the system moves inland, cooler temperatures will push in across the state.
— Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024 -
The summer heat can get intense, with no sea breeze to help cool temperatures.
— Jessica Poitevien, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2023 -
Practice round The final day for practice rounds could bring the coldest temperatures of the week.
— Jj Hensley, USA TODAY, 17 May 2023 -
Heated Rinse: The heated rinse setting increases the water temperature toward the end of the cycle.
— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2024 -
SpaceX During the rocket's fourth test flight in June, the extreme temperatures caused significant damage to the Starship's protective tiles and steering fins.
— William Harwood, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2024
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