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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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Recent Examples of cold
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Shift in the weather pattern A significant shift in the weather pattern is expected this weekend (June 27-28), bringing much colder temperatures, widespread rain, and high-elevation snow to the region, the National Weather Service in Missoula, Montana, said in a June 23 online forecast.
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Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
Our 14-tribe coalition had a clear plan to put solar and battery storage on thousands of homes to provide relief from crushing utility bills, sub-zero cold, and clean energy jobs for young people.
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Cody Two Bears,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
Unable to regulate their body temperature, a cold-stunned sea turtle becomes lethargic, stops swimming, and floats to the surface, where the wind and waves can push them to dangerous waters.
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Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
While there are sauna, steam and cold plunge pools on offer in both the male and female changing rooms, inside the 12 recovery rooms, things get a little more high tech.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Shift in the weather pattern A significant shift in the weather pattern is expected this weekend (June 27-28), bringing much colder temperatures, widespread rain, and high-elevation snow to the region, the National Weather Service in Missoula, Montana, said in a June 23 online forecast.
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Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Noun
The aching cold of that sub-arctic river was taking the horse’s strength.
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Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
Our 14-tribe coalition had a clear plan to put solar and battery storage on thousands of homes to provide relief from crushing utility bills, sub-zero cold, and clean energy jobs for young people.
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Cody Two Bears,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
Adverb
Whenever this happens, iguanas, which are accustomed to hot weather, become cold-stunned.
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David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
Unable to regulate their body temperature, a cold-stunned sea turtle becomes lethargic, stops swimming, and floats to the surface, where the wind and waves can push them to dangerous waters.
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Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold
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According to Chernoff, this can lead to excess frost, stale odors, and inconsistent freezing conditions, all of which negatively affect ice quality.
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While alcohol lowers the freezing point of beer, it's still made mostly with water, and can eventually freeze solid if it's frozen for long enough.
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Their journey spans icy fjords, Byzantine intrigue, and the fabled Silk Road, blending Viking grit with ancient Chinese wisdom, unexpected alliances, and a touch of magic.
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Through icy landscapes, courage and friendship are tested – and the children discover that the true magic of Christmas comes from togetherness.
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Assemblymember Alex Bores, had 35%, followed by Schlossberg, who trailed in a distant third with less than 11%.
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Wet paint auctions feel like a distant memory, with frivolous, speculative art buying, especially from 2020 to 2022, now being passé.
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She was found unconscious in the bay and had emergency brain surgery at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital the night of the crash.
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The man was unconscious and unresponsive after hitting the ground, police said.
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The top-of-the-line chef’s kitchen sports metallic cabinetry paired with dark marble countertops and backsplashes.
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These include rolled or folded leaf blades, a dark or blue tinge to the foliage, or lingering footprints after walking on the lawn.
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Jackass Forever was dedicated to Dunn and concluded with a moving tribute to their fallen comrade.
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Hudspeth and other volunteers took over the cleanup by picking up leaves and fallen branches and cleaning broken and toppled headstones.
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The city’s Rent Guidelines Board has unsurprisingly voted for the rent freeze on which Mayor Mamdani campaigned.
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In June 2025, the university also announced a hiring freeze and paused annual pay increases, citing uncertainty in funding sources.
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In some spots, the history is just plain wrong.
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Following them was Ramón, 15, pulling along two suitcases, one was plain dark green and the other had a Betty Boop theme; and Magdalena, the children’s mother and Angel’s grandmother.
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“Cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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