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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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Recent Examples of cold
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2023
If the suspect is an undocumented immigrant, the trail can go cold quickly.
—Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2023
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
The weather may still be summery in much of Europe but Martine Rose and Napapijri are already thinking about cold winter nights, blustery winds and snowfall.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
This sleek, slim machine utilizes Nespresso-like pods to produce cold brew, nitro cold brew, and iced espresso in roughly 60 seconds.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The two teams were tied at 17-17 after a first quarter that saw the Buckeyes go cold late, shooting two for 11 to close the period.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2023
If the suspect is an undocumented immigrant, the trail can go cold quickly.
—Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2023
Noun
While hostas can be planted in any season, both spring and fall are the best times to plant them because of moist conditions and cool temperatures that aren’t too hot or cold.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
The weather may still be summery in much of Europe but Martine Rose and Napapijri are already thinking about cold winter nights, blustery winds and snowfall.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Customers who add Starbucks' protein cold foam to their grande beverages can expect about 19 to 26 grams of protein, while the chain's grande-sized protein latte delivers 27 to 36 grams of protein, the company said.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
This sleek, slim machine utilizes Nespresso-like pods to produce cold brew, nitro cold brew, and iced espresso in roughly 60 seconds.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold
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The set comes with six lights that are built to withstand year-round weather conditions, including rain and freezing temperatures.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Frost is likely for most places with temperatures in the low to mid 30s, and even some freezing temperatures up north.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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And these cars tend to be driven in fair weather, not on icy roads.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Just last year, scientists announced the news that New Horizons found the Kuiper Belt—a vast outer zone of hundreds of thousands of small, icy worlds beyond the orbit of Neptune—might extend much farther out than previously thought.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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With her brother and his girlfriend still distant, she is left hoping time will ease the awkwardness created over one special dress.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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His competitors have become distant runners up.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Daniel, having fallen off the side of a mountain on a rock-climbing trip with Cherry, is in the hospital, unconscious and fighting for his life.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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As Daniel lies unconscious and broken in a hospital bed, the doctors warn Laura and her husband, Howard (Waleed Zuaiter), that their son probably won’t make it.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Interestingly, Lorraine has taught Judy to ward off her frightening visions by using a nursery rhyme, effectively teaching her to suppress her dark side.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Dolphins wear white jerseys at home for afternoon games, forcing opponents to wear darker colors that absorb more heat.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That’s what the lesson here is for me, to treat others with respect and kindness, to honor the wishes of the fallen, and to have this dream of a better future.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2025
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Members of the New York Yankees were given permission by MLB to wear FDNY and NYPD hats tonight, honoring the fallen first responders of 9/11.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Employees who remain, often see pay freezes, fewer opportunities for advancement, and bonuses that never materialize.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a freeze warning for parts of northern Minnesota and frost advisories across North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin as of early Sunday, cautioning that temperatures could fall into the low 30s and produce frost that may damage vegetation.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Bringing The Abstract Into Focus Some health topics are just plain hard to explain.—
Kristine Johnson,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Its characters also express racist, sexist, homophobic, and just plain disturbing sentiments.—
Kevin Dickinson,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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