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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
Chris Klimek, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
For this 100 percent Cab Franc wine, the grapes are hand harvested and cold soaked for two days before inoculation with native yeast.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Yeokou Plaid Shacket Plaid shackets come back every cold-weather season, and this Yeokou option has an oversized, boxy fit that feels super modern.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
For the coffee lover, the Puraville Insulated Tumbler is built to keep their coffee hot or water cold all day.
—Tabitha Britt, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
When the cop refuses the bribe, Reacher saves the man’s life … by love-tapping him out cold before Angel can shoot him.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
For this 100 percent Cab Franc wine, the grapes are hand harvested and cold soaked for two days before inoculation with native yeast.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
Noun
The Rivelia is De’Longhi’s newest and sleekest model, with dual bean hoppers for easy roast switching, 18 customizable drink recipes, and an accessory for making iced drinks with cold foam.
—Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Yeokou Plaid Shacket Plaid shackets come back every cold-weather season, and this Yeokou option has an oversized, boxy fit that feels super modern.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Harper and Mullen braid their hair, add glitter and board buses to the start line, often waiting an hour or more in the freezing cold.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
For the coffee lover, the Puraville Insulated Tumbler is built to keep their coffee hot or water cold all day.
—Tabitha Britt, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold
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Depending on the thickness setting, the machine will take anywhere from 15 minutes to a little over an hour to finish a freezing cycle.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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Inland areas of central and western Upper Michigan could see sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28, according to the agency.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Even Duke feels the icy storm that is Dixie Bennings, played by LeAnn Rimes.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Oct. 2025
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Research mapping the thickness of the world's icy crust not only provides a window for how old an existing ocean might be but also probes where the crust might be at its thinnest — the perfect spot for future missions to detect the ocean.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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There, the music switches to distant, classical pomp and the actor takes a seat at a tidy press junket-style set.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
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Electric aviation is far from a distant dream in 2025.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Another person in the room took over on the phone and agreed to let the call-taker know verbally each time the unconscious student’s chest rose.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
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Four people were pulled from the Sonata, including the 35-year-old woman and 2-year-old girl, who were both unconscious and not breathing.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Smithsonian Institution, which includes all the Smithsonian museums, plans to go dark after Saturday if the government shutdown continues beyond then, according to its website.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Polselli brings a painterly gaze to scenes of quiet dread, such as a figure gradually appearing out of thick brush as two women make their way home through dark woods.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The structure is surrounded by native trees, and a walking path runs under the structure with bricks that include the names of fallen workers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Oct. 2025
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Enlist your kids to collect fallen fall leaves to make this quick harvest fall centerpiece.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Having already spent several years in development, the global production freeze allowed for an even deeper period of research.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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World War II put a harsh freeze on the car industry, as the factories that had been building cars were impressed into building tanks, guns, and aircraft.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
10 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Gothic cathedrals, art deco villas, vintage yellow trams, impeccably dressed signore, bright red Negronis glinting in the sun—these are some of the most classic symbols of Milan, but there’s a whole other side to the city, one that’s contemporary, cosmopolitan, and just plain cool.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some of them were into drugs, alcohol, extreme egos or were just plain crazy.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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