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as in contradictory
being as different as possible
they're friends despite their polar positions on a number of issues
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as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature
a polar air mass seemed to have settled over our area in January
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Recent Examples of polar
While in orbit, the crew plans to observe Earth’s polar regions from about 267 miles above the ground – an altitude that will allow the Dragon to fly from the North Pole to the South Pole in just more than 46 minutes.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Wang picked up the whole SpaceX tab for himself and three polar explorers for an undisclosed sum.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Saving time and moving quickly, polar opposites, were paramount as enemy troops were all around us, possibly having seen our parachutes descend.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Jay Ryan pulls off a complete 180 from his malevolent-gangster work in Top of the Lake and, as polar researcher Alistair, nails the series’ self-deprecating white-guy jokes.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Wang picked up the whole SpaceX tab for himself and three polar explorers for an undisclosed sum.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Saving time and moving quickly, polar opposites, were paramount as enemy troops were all around us, possibly having seen our parachutes descend.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Jay Ryan pulls off a complete 180 from his malevolent-gangster work in Top of the Lake and, as polar researcher Alistair, nails the series’ self-deprecating white-guy jokes.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polar
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With these two contradictory responses, Dr. Fischman says there is the potential for arrhythmias, which is an abnormal heart rhythm.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
26 Apr. 2025
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Examples of the market tuning out the White House came on Friday, as several contradictory pieces of tariff news came and went, causing at most a short-term ripple for stocks.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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Stock tip: Migrate to icier territories… Aston Villa 6/1 Last five results: WLWWW A two-goal deficit to overcome in the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Paris Saint-Germain next week likely spells the end of Villa’s European aspirations.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The relationship between Ye and Cole has been icy for some time.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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Oklahoma’s governor and attorney general – both Republicans – are on opposite sides of the issue.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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But now, in the space of about 12 hours, Pugh has served up two polar opposite looks for the fun of it.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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Led by superstar Kyle Tucker, the lineup features power, speed and athleticism, a combination that has allowed the Cubs to win close games in frigid weather, beat good pitchers and blow teams out of Wrigley Field.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The spacecraft will then embark on an almost seven-year-long voyage through deep space to the Saturn system, with the goal of spending more than three years studying areas across Titan's frigid and diverse surface.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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House Republicans who have been pressed about their position have contended, despite a contrary view from experts, that the Trump cuts can be executed without taking services from Medicaid recipients.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Ricks had to introduce conflict and contrary opinions in meetings to induce richer discussion and honest evaluation of projects and their risks and benefits.—
Alice Park,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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The prosecution, led by special prosecutor Hank Brennan, presented an alternate version of events, saying that Read deliberately reversed into O'Keefe and left him to die in freezing temperatures.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Planting the lily outdoors too early could lead to damage from freezing temperatures.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2025
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What To Know In most states, SNAP beneficiaries are able to purchase only cold foods for preparation at home, as well as snacks and drinks.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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In a medium denim wash, the jacket looks great with light or dark clothes and is perfect for layering when the weather takes a cold dip.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2025
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After many storms and boat impacts, their only pier is no longer safe to use so the locals have to wade out to the arriving dhows to unload in choppy and quite chilly waters.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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On a chilly, cloudy morning in New York state's Rockland County, the Rev. Steven M.P. Neier led a joyful yet solemn Mass on April 21 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Congers.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Polar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polar. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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