1
as in frigid
having a low or subnormal temperature
an icy drink that was especially refreshing on that hot afternoon
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as in cold
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
she wondered why the salesclerk at the boutique had given her an icy glare
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Recent Examples of icy
Snow will end tonight, but freezing temperatures can keep roads icy into Tuesday morning.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
The winter weather advisory is in place to remind people to use extra caution while driving and walking on icy surfaces.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Already, some skywatchers have caught sight of these icy wanderers.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
As tires wear, poor handling can develop, especially in wet weather and icy conditions.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
The winter weather advisory is in place to remind people to use extra caution while driving and walking on icy surfaces.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Already, some skywatchers have caught sight of these icy wanderers.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
As tires wear, poor handling can develop, especially in wet weather and icy conditions.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icy
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But, frigid temperatures are likely to return in February, AccuWeather says.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Dallas win was immediately followed by losses to Baltimore and Buffalo and a playoff loss in frigid Kansas City.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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Take a break from basic vanilla and step into fall with a refreshing apple cold foam.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Pumpkin spice beverages and apple cider are popular fall drinks that can be enjoyed warm or cold.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Use mulch, frost cloths, and windbreaks to shield plants from frost and freezing temperatures.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 degrees also are expected in western Colorado overnight Thursday into Friday, according to a freeze warning from the weather service.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Another, who was familiar with Graeter’s commented that the creamery could do no wrong and suggested hot caramel to create the ultimate fall dessert for sitting by a fire on a chilly night.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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Thurday and Friday are going to be chilly days with lows dipping into the 30s and freeze warning and a frost advisory in place in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Per Deadline, the show will be set in 1991, a totally chill time to be a cop in Los Angeles.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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That’s a $400 win for your floors and your chill time.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Two reps later, Nix saw blitz and — with a veteran’s cool — checked into a quick-hit to Evan Engram, who sped for 20 yards.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Shrimp boats bob in the harbor, American flags flutter from pastel porches and old oak trees draped in Spanish moss offer cool shade.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Grass blades are more fragile and brittle in the cold.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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The brittle cornerstone of a decades-old player-development system suddenly crumbled, bringing the rest of the city game down with it.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Areas as far south as Florida may experience arctic weather as a result.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
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One of these is that the entire arctic region experiences six months of daylight and six months of darkness.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Icy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icy. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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