the cold

noun

: cold weather
The cold really sets in around late November and doesn't let up until April.
I stood there shivering in the cold.
Come in out of the cold.

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But the cold, analytical qualities typical of both science and documentary film give way to something tender and embodied in Johnson’s hands. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Every December 31, hundreds of thousands of people gather for hours in the cold to stare at One Times Square and wait for a glittering ball to slide down its flagpole. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2026 Temperatures in the metro are expected to climb to around 77 degrees on Wednesday, while Thursday will be a little cooler, around 72 degrees, as the cold front moves through. — Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026 The front counter handwash sink went zero for two, with the cold water handle not working. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the cold

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“The cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20cold. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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