as in frigid
having a low or subnormal temperature
we stood in line for hours in the bone-chilling weather
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Recent Examples of bone-chilling
Using an ice chamber, the team froze mixtures of water, carbon dioxide, methane and ammonia to a bone-chilling –420 degrees Fahrenheit (-253 degrees Celsius), mimicking frigid conditions near the moon's surface.
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Universal Studios Hollywood chefs have rolled out a bone-chilling lineup of food and drink items themed to Friday the 13th, Terrifier, Five Nights at Freddy’s and Fallout for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
An ‘old-fashioned winter’ There was record-breaking snowfall, bone-chilling temperatures, and personally, a lot of hot chocolate to keep warm this past winter.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Other rooms offer comfort paired with modernism and bone-chilling views.
—Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Universal Studios Hollywood chefs have rolled out a bone-chilling lineup of food and drink items themed to Friday the 13th, Terrifier, Five Nights at Freddy’s and Fallout for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
An ‘old-fashioned winter’ There was record-breaking snowfall, bone-chilling temperatures, and personally, a lot of hot chocolate to keep warm this past winter.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Other rooms offer comfort paired with modernism and bone-chilling views.
—Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bone-chilling
Adjective
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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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The combination of snow and strong winds is expected to reduce visibility, create slick and icy roads—particularly on bridges and overpasses—and potentially down trees or branches.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The composite image shows the nucleus or icy, rocky central core of 3I/ATLAS as a large and black dot, along with a white glow — the comet's coma, or atmosphere.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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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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Persistent winds came first from the South then switched with even colder winds coming from the North.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Starting November 4 at participating Whataburger locations, customers can enjoy the new Frosted Berry Whatafresher, a frosty drink blend featuring sweet blackberry flavor, including real blueberry bursties, and a cloud of cold whip.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These tender plants can’t survive freezing temperatures, so they are often grown as annuals in areas with cold winters.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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Prepare for the freezing weather All residents in counties included on the freeze warning should take precautions to ensure people, pets, plants and pipes are not impacted by the cold.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
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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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And someone who is a great listener, respectful, caring, chilled out, someone who supports my dreams – and is cool with my chaos!—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Traditionally, potatoes sprout in cool weather in late winter or spring.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Bone-chilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bone-chilling. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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