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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
Ron Smiley, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
An extreme cold watch is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values are possible.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Rain totals are looking to be less than an inch, with less wind but accumulating cold.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Call it cold hearted or cost effective, but for some Gen Z singles, a free dinner date beats another night of ramen or freezer-aisle meals.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
This means the poles are 'colder' than the equator due to the lack of energy being absorbed.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
An extreme cold watch is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values are possible.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
Since late January, the harsh cold has has not only intensified demand for home heating oil but also natural gas and electricity.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Rain totals are looking to be less than an inch, with less wind but accumulating cold.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
This vanilla is cold-processed in small batches, which preserves more natural flavor.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Call it cold hearted or cost effective, but for some Gen Z singles, a free dinner date beats another night of ramen or freezer-aisle meals.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold
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Fern simultaneously paralyzed both DFW and Charlotte, American’s two largest hubs, with ice and freezing rain.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The freezing cold temperatures that iced out ponds over the last few weeks is good news for some boaters in Massachusetts.—
Alyssa Andrews,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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The rubber insole and bottom make for stable traction on icy and slushy surfaces, too.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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Genealogy investigations have had major success stories Successfully using the DNA of distant family members to profile and narrow down suspects had an extraordinarily high-profile debut in 2018, when it was used to solve the cold case of the Golden State Killer.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The oldest American woman to compete in the women’s singles event in nearly a century now sits in a distant 13th place ahead of the 4-minute free skate on Thursday night.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Firefighters pulled the unconscious victim from his apartment and medics rushed him to New York-Presbyterian Hospital Queens but he could not be saved, police said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Destiny and Shawn Jackson said the gas left their baby unconscious and foaming at the mouth, and that strangers and local law enforcement helped them while the feds stood in the way.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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At the center of the space will be a central bar wrapped in wood paneling and leather accents, topped with dark stone, according to the release.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
February 17,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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The shoes accompanied a silky black midi skirt, a simple gray sweater, a thick dark turquoise belt and a long furry gray coat worn off her shoulders.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Steven McDonald, a fallen hero of the department who channeled the agony of three devastating gunshot wounds into an enduring message of peace and forgiveness.—
Barry Williams,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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As the give-and-take between Goldsworthy and the farmers of Penpont has deepened, the latter have become accustomed to the sight of the artist gathering wood or stones or fallen trees.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Our leadership blames wind and solar for grid issues, but the 2021 freeze proved the real culprit was a lack of preparation by the state and power generators.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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So yes, January brought a shopping freeze, but the coming weeks will reveal whether consumers feel financially secure enough about the future to spend in the present.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Mac & Cheese Hot bar macaroni and cheese is just plain unacceptable.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Photos shared by the department show a silvery gray fox bounding majestically across a white snowy plain beneath towering, sunlit alpine peaks.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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