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
Thousands braced the blustery winds and bone-chilling temperatures Thursday afternoon to celebrate Zohran Mamdani’s ceremonial swearing-in as New York City‘s 112th mayor.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 Jan. 2026
The actresses bring the (Pi Kappa Sigma) house down as sorority sisters plagued by anonymous phone calls, a simple but scary premise made bone-chilling by groundbreaking POV shots.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Parts of the Midwest saw storms including heavy snowfall and high winds, dangerous roads and bone-chilling temperatures overnight.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 10 Nov. 2025
The costume is bone-chilling, from her Krampus-like fur, to the tail that creepily moves on its own, to the Kabuki-ghost makeup.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 Jan. 2026
The actresses bring the (Pi Kappa Sigma) house down as sorority sisters plagued by anonymous phone calls, a simple but scary premise made bone-chilling by groundbreaking POV shots.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Parts of the Midwest saw storms including heavy snowfall and high winds, dangerous roads and bone-chilling temperatures overnight.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 10 Nov. 2025
The costume is bone-chilling, from her Krampus-like fur, to the tail that creepily moves on its own, to the Kabuki-ghost makeup.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bone-chilling
Adjective
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For the second start in a row, Peterson was hit hard, this time in a 7-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at frigid Citi Field.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Luke Keaschall hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning and four Minnesota relievers combined for four scoreless innings as the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on a frigid Monday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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However, her icy stepmother, Paula (Amy Seimetz), is an adversary rather than a nurturer.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Brooks Range and icy coastline of Prudhoe Bay have functionally isolated the tundra’s plant-fungus partnerships from the rest of Alaska.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Tuesday’s game was moved from the evening to the afternoon in anticipation of cold temperatures.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Chu attributed the slower activity in early 2026 to high interest rates and an unusually cold winter, which kept many prospective buyers away from open houses in January and February.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Plan on a chilly morning and pleasant afternoon on Sunday.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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With the arrival of Te Arai Links, the era of sleeping bags and chilly bins has given way to an intentional kind of luxury—one that suggests this wild coastline was always ready for world-class attention.—
Amy Louise Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Strawberry pots are available in various materials, but the traditional versions are made of clay, which can crack in freezing temperatures.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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These plants are better suited for cooler weather that can occur before Boise experiences its final freezing temperatures of the year.—
McClatchy,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Reading the book was like hanging out with a good friend who is smart, weird, chill, funny, and real.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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An airport spokesperson told Pulse Tasmania that the uninvited guest was remarkably chill about the whole situation.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Made with a lightweight cotton fabric, this bucket hat will keep your face cool on balmy days.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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People will see a ton of cool, diverse ideas from us.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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