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as in freezing
having a low or subnormal temperature
the cold climate of the Yukon an unusually cold spring that was followed by a sweltering summer
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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
the prisoners got only a cold stare when they tried to befriend the guard
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as in distant
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
received a cold reception from the hostess
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as in unconscious
having lost consciousness
the boxer was out cold for a few minutes
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as in dark
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
the couple practiced a cold civility with each other, but they hadn't had a heart-to-heart talk in years
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as in fallen
no longer living
paramedics tried to revive him, but he was already cold
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as in freeze
a weather condition marked by low temperatures
the cold will stay with us for another day, then temperatures should rise
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as in plain
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cold weather
cold climates
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Recent Examples of cold
Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 21 Nov. 2024
On cold days, its extra length and 650-fill-power down feel like a warm hug.
—Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Crabapple Trees Prune your crabapple trees in late winter or early spring after the worst of the winter cold has passed for the best results.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
Adrienne Vogt, CNN, 3 May 2023
First detected in the stream after the stream mouth emerged from glacial ice were larvae of chironomids, cold-loving midges.
—Lesley Evans Ogden, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2023
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For the dessert lover living in a cold climate, go with a puffer jacket adorned with teeny-tiny jelly cakes or a sweater that’s on ode to the classic rainbow cookie—both will keep your giftee nice and warm this winter.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 21 Nov. 2024
On cold days, its extra length and 650-fill-power down feel like a warm hug.
—Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Erik Kain My November cold continues into another chilly, though somewhat less wintry, day.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Crabapple Trees Prune your crabapple trees in late winter or early spring after the worst of the winter cold has passed for the best results.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
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Initial leads running cold over the weekend with over 200 officers working the case.
—Adrienne Vogt, CNN, 3 May 2023
First detected in the stream after the stream mouth emerged from glacial ice were larvae of chironomids, cold-loving midges.
—Lesley Evans Ogden, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold
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Austin opens cold weather shelters Tuesday night Austin is opening its cold weather shelters Tuesday night as freezing temperatures are expected in the region into Wednesday morning.Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Protecting children from Ukraine’s freezing temperatures Children in Ukraine are facing their third winter since the escalation of the war in February 2022.Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Pan said after his race on Wednesday that American and Australian swimmers had been icy toward him.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 2 Aug. 2024
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The combination of human pressures and an icier coast may have eventually driven blue whales offshore.Andrew Chapman, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2024
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Wells, who is 60 years old, has averaged almost a book a year for more than three decades, ranging from palace intrigues to excursions into distant worlds populated by shapeshifters.Meghan Herbst, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
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Like the distant rumble of an approaching thunderstorm, the collective engine notes hint at the constrained intensity waiting to be unleashed.Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024
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Hutson was found unconscious in his hostel room by staff on Nov. 13, the BBC reported, citing local media.Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Three men dressed in black cut the power to John's estate before entering his bedroom and rendering him unconscious.Matt Cabral, EW.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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Included in the set, the Glow Deep Serum features rice bran water for moisturizing and alpha-arbutin to help prevent dark spots and discoloration.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
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First, microcurrents stimulate the muscles and deeper layers of skin, helping to reduce signs of aging, coupled with a gentle massage that decreases puffiness and dark circles.Anna Tingley, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
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More:Where will thousands of people experiencing homelessness in Austin go during winter freeze?Skye Seipp, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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One such suggestion was made by board member Michael Linder and would have cut the funding for all vacant positions, essentially creating a hiring freeze, which would have lowered the budget and use of reserve funds by around $5 million.R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2024
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Jungle Jim's offers three varieties: plain, everything, and rosemary olive.Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 19 Nov. 2024
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Policy proposals aside, there's been name-calling, vulgarity, and plain old meanness.Jon LaPook, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2024
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The chilly conditions are expected to persist through Black Friday and into the weekend, with much of the East Coast seeing some of the coldest temperatures since last winter.Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 26 Nov. 2024
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Heated armrests and a heated steering wheel add to comfort in chilly climes.Josh Max, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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