as in frigid
having a low or subnormal temperature
the rescuers searching the algid waters of the Bering Sea
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Adjective
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Also, the fuel cell can handle extreme temperatures, operating smoothly from frigid cold (-10 °C) to intense heat (140 °C).—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025 -
The forecast shows the most frigid days could occur in mid-to-late December or early to late January.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The conflict plays out against the backdrop of stunning visuals, leaning into the film's name as the characters battle in icy blue oceans and attempt to escape fiery explosions.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Drivers should be prepared for changing conditions that include snow and icy roads.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Several factors may contribute to this rate, including the state's large and growing elderly population, higher rates of alcohol consumption and obesity and cold and ice winter weather conditions.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Nuit Rouge collection will likely resonate with Trudon devotees, olfactory aficionados, and anyone in search of a new cold-weather signature, all while staying true to the artisanal luxury that defines the house.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Troopers also found bedding inside the freezing compartment.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The road reopened Wednesday afternoon, but another closure is possible because more snow and freezing temperatures are forecast for Wednesday night.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Thanks to the quarter-length sleeves, the dress keeps you warm on those chilly fall mornings.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
25 Sep. 2025
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And on chillier days, layer in an oversized sweater for warmth and visual intrigue.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the shadow of a former lover (Teyana Taylor) and under the protection of an ultra-chill revolutionary in arms (del Toro), DiCaprio is swept up in a world of violence and revenge — to say nothing of the terrifying oddball military colonel (Sean Penn) out for blood.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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His boss seems unusually chill with the deception, mostly because this lad might be helpful for sniffing out other moles and double agents in their field.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While cooler temperatures are one factor that causes green leaves to melt into oranges and yellows a wee bit early, there are more elements at play, particularly when leaves in the South start dropping when the kids have only just headed back to school.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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Take the Quince Mongolian Cashmere Short Sleeve Mini Dress, for example, with a buttersoft fabric that’s thick enough to keep you warm on cooler nights.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Algid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/algid. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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