How to Use frostbite in a Sentence
frostbite
noun- He wore gloves to prevent frostbite.
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How long does frostbite take to heal?
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
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What are the stages of frostbite?
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
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What parts of your body are most at risk to frostbite?
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
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For those who have to be outside, be aware of the signs of frostbite.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Toss some in your gloves or boots in a pinch and avoid the dangers of frostbite.
—Collin Morgan, Car and Driver, 4 Jan. 2023
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The most common sites for frostbite in dogs are their ears and the tips of their tails.
—Discover Magazine, 1 Feb. 2024
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What are symptoms of frostbite?
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
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The first sign of frostbite, on the other hand, is numbness.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
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Wet feet are the quickest way to blisters, frostbite, and even foot rot.
—Outdoor Life, 13 May 2020
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Wear heavy gloves and boots to prevent cuts, bruises and frostbite.
—Julie Washington, cleveland, 28 Dec. 2020
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Wind chills as cold as -10 can cause frostbite in minutes.
—Star-Telegram Staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
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Can wind chill cause frostbite or hypothermia?
—Brayden Garcia january 21, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
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Any longer may damage your overlying skin and even give you frostbite.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
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What are the signs of frostbite, hypothermia?
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2025
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Oleksandr once got frostbite on his cheek while waiting in line.
—Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 20 June 2022
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Fingers and toes are often the first to get cold — and among the biggest risks for frostbite.
—Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2020
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To minimize frostbite, make sure all body parts are well covered.
—Dan Basso, Freep.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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To minimize frostbite, make sure all body parts are well covered.
—Dan Basso, Freep.com, 3 Dec. 2025
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The cold brings risk of hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
—Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Even short exposure can lead to frostbite if skin isn’t covered.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
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As was our car on the drive back — despite the probable frostbite in our hands (and paws).
—Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024
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Ropes snap, skiffs break, fingers get exposed to the wind and frostbite quickly takes over.
—Ben Taub, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2021
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Chances of frostbite and hypothermia will rise sharply by the weekend.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
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Chances of frostbite and hypothermia will rise sharply by the weekend.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
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The more wind, the faster the body loses heat and the greater the chance of hypothermia or frostbite.
—NBC News, 16 Jan. 2024
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Treatment for mild frostbite includes re-warming of the skin.
—Staff, Hartford Courant, 2 Feb. 2023
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Cross said frostbite develops in stages.
—Erin Jones, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
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When frostbite starts, feeling is lost in the affected area.
—Dan Basso, Freep.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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When frostbite starts, feeling is lost in the affected area.
—Dan Basso, Freep.com, 3 Dec. 2025
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