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as in freezing
having a low or subnormal temperature
the cold climate of the Yukon an unusually cold spring that was followed by a sweltering summer
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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
the prisoners got only a cold stare when they tried to befriend the guard
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as in distant
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
received a cold reception from the hostess
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as in unconscious
having lost consciousness
the boxer was out cold for a few minutes
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as in dark
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
the couple practiced a cold civility with each other, but they hadn't had a heart-to-heart talk in years
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as in fallen
no longer living
paramedics tried to revive him, but he was already cold
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as in freeze
a weather condition marked by low temperatures
the cold will stay with us for another day, then temperatures should rise
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as in plain
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Recent Examples of cold
Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
Warm weather will be returning to the Pittsburgh area today after a cold start to the day.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Ciara McCarthy 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
During the Friday, April 10 episode of her Unfiltered podcast with co-host James Maas, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 53, recalled getting sick recently after catching a cold from her son Jake, 18.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
This vanilla is cold-processed in small batches, which preserves more natural flavor.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Thus, the hot object would get hotter, and the cold object would get colder.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
Warm weather will be returning to the Pittsburgh area today after a cold start to the day.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
Most people get infected with RSV throughout their lives, and for most healthy adults, the virus causes a cold.
—Ciara McCarthy 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
During the Friday, April 10 episode of her Unfiltered podcast with co-host James Maas, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 53, recalled getting sick recently after catching a cold from her son Jake, 18.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Adverb
Unable to regulate their body temperature, a cold-stunned sea turtle becomes lethargic, stops swimming, and floats to the surface, where the wind and waves can push them to dangerous waters.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
This vanilla is cold-processed in small batches, which preserves more natural flavor.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold
Adjective
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Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 degrees are expected.—
Stacey DuFord,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Just five hours of sub-freezing temperatures is enough to take out crops.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The observations, captured by SPHEREx, map icy material across the turbulent Cygnus X region, a massive star-forming complex filled with dense clouds of gas and dust where new stars are rapidly emerging.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Of course, being surprised by flavors and textures was half the fun, especially the icy somen and nodoguro and ōtoro nigiri.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The committee launched a parallel investigation into whether Cawthorn was engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staffer, his distant cousin, after explicit videos and photographs circulated of Cawthorn.—
Mary Ramsey
April 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
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Flying cars — the quintessential technology used by pop culture to portray a distant future.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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He was found lying unconscious near the elevator, at which time Andrew called 911.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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On 11 April, Farès was found unconscious in a gym swimming pool at the private sports complex of Blanche in Paris.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Set dark green pieces aside separately.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to its high altitude and exceptionally dark skies, this location offers stunning views of the Milky Way and countless stars.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In Kansas City, Missouri, a Kansas City Star reporter encountered a fallen tree in the roadway near The Paseo and 35th Street after storms rolled through the area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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Rake up all fallen leaves and debris from around the base of your rose and throw it out with the trash, because this may contain disease spores.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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What other freeze-resistant types are available?—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Other reasons plants may fail to bloom include deer browsing and late spring freezes that also damage these buds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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This left zero time for serendipity — or just plain relaxing.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
8 Apr. 2026
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Mixed signals on what’s next Trump’s propensity to give ambiguous — and sometimes plain confusing — messages on his strategy with respect to Iran is undimmed.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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