rime 1 of 2

as in frost
a covering of tiny ice crystals on a cold surface rime on the bedroom window after a bitterly cold night

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verb

as in to cake
to cover with a hardened layer frost riming the doorknob

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Recent Examples of rime
Noun
Waddington is notorious for its fickle weather—the peak is regularly hit by storms off the Pacific Ocean that freeze the summit in rime ice. Corbin Reiff, Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2024 The weather briefing included information about moderate icing between Carrizo Springs and Bridgeport and light rime ice between 4,000 and 6,000 feet in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, according to the report. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024 The heavy stream of precipitation at such high elevations means that water droplets soon freeze into thick ice called rime ice, which has to be knocked off manually and can take many hours to clear. Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2023 Soon the steam from my breath had pushed up to my eyelashes and forehead, creating bright white rime in my hair, eyelashes, and cheeks. Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Dec. 2022 At the heart of Owens Lake, there is still water — it’s just super salty and capped by a mineral rime. Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Oct. 2022 Chunks of ice, rime, and andesite peel off cliff bands and pelt climbers, especially in warm conditions. Outside Online, 29 May 2022 Experience soon established the prevalence of propeller-icing hazards and the extraordinary tenacity of rime-ice formations. Aubrey O. Cookman, Popular Mechanics, 9 Sep. 2021 In this case, each bit of rime sparked a new crystal to form. Leslie Nemo, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rime
Noun
  • To achieve this, sow seeds any time after the first frost of early winter.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
  • The frost could approach freeze conditions there Saturday morning.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Every two years or so, the entire structure is caked with a fresh layer of banco: a muddy mixture of water, soil, and straw that dries in open air.
    Guy Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Jan. 2025
  • These affordable picks offer everything from full-coverage matte to low-key glow, all while defying creasing, caking, and flaking.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Choose plain raisins: Raisins coated in chocolate, yogurt, or other flavorings contain significantly more calories and sugar than plain raisins.
    Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
  • As Southern California continues to grapple with devastating wildfires, remnants of a massive winter storm will coat regions across the Mid-Atlantic with more snow before exiting Saturday morning.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • In the Mecklenburg County jail, he was accused of assaulting guards, breaking sprinklers, and smearing feces on his cell walls.
    Kallie Cox, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The peanut pesto smearing the fish hits all the flavor notes: umami from the fish sauce, caramelly sweetness from the brown sugar, and brightness from the lime juice.
    Megan Zhang, Saveur, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Additional accent stones are encrusted into each side of the band to create a majestic-looking piece that sparkles in the sunlight.
    Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2023
  • The statement jewelry also supported a large coin pendant, which was encrusted in a plate of diamonds and emeralds.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 June 2023

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“Rime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rime. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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