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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
Ron Smiley, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
An extreme cold watch is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values are possible.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Rain totals are looking to be less than an inch, with less wind but accumulating cold.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 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
This means the poles are 'colder' than the equator due to the lack of energy being absorbed.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
An extreme cold watch is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values are possible.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
Since late January, the harsh cold has has not only intensified demand for home heating oil but also natural gas and electricity.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Rain totals are looking to be less than an inch, with less wind but accumulating cold.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 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
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Poor Transit and Storage Bulbs should be shipped from the grower to the gardener in a dormant state in cool (but not too cold or freezing) conditions.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
23 Feb. 2026
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Outdoor pets will need insulated housing with dry bedding during freezing temperatures.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The bodies of eight had been left on the icy mountainside, and a final member of the group was still missing, presumed dead among the blanket of snow.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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An awkward moment between OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei at an AI Summit Thursday captured the increasingly icy relations between two rival tech leaders who started off as colleagues.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Genealogy investigations have had major success stories Successfully using the DNA of distant family members to profile and narrow down suspects had an extraordinarily high-profile debut in 2018, when it was used to solve the cold case of the Golden State Killer.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The oldest American woman to compete in the women’s singles event in nearly a century now sits in a distant 13th place ahead of the 4-minute free skate on Thursday night.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The unconscious Moon is in your 7th House of Bonding alongside unconventional Uranus, and their conjunction could signal upcoming shifts in schedules, needs, or expectations.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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She will not be known solely for what was done to her while unconscious.—
Gaby Wood,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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At the center of the space will be a central bar wrapped in wood paneling and leather accents, topped with dark stone, according to the release.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
February 17,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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The shoes accompanied a silky black midi skirt, a simple gray sweater, a thick dark turquoise belt and a long furry gray coat worn off her shoulders.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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During his court appearance, the suspect wore the handcuffs that belonged to the fallen officer.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
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However, fallen mulberries are messy, so avoid planting near sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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Will the freeze continue throughout the northern Sacramento Valley?—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 20,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Keep the soil moist with weekly watering in fall until the first freeze.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Plus, topped trees just plain look ugly!—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Broken items, items past their prime, or anything that's just plain unusable can go into the trash.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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