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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
Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
Succulents are native to desert climates, which can be very hot during the day, and very cold at night.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
Faith Bernstein, ABC News, 8 May 2026
There’s little need to wax poetic when the reality is this cold.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
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
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Adjective
To serve it cold, brew hot green tea, then cool it down and add ice, says Choe.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
Succulents are native to desert climates, which can be very hot during the day, and very cold at night.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
Noun
The race continues from day to night and stretches multiple days, meaning runners can experience extreme heat and extreme cold in addition to the geographical changes.
—Faith Bernstein, ABC News, 8 May 2026
There’s little need to wax poetic when the reality is this cold.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Adverb
Whenever this happens, iguanas, which are accustomed to hot weather, become cold-stunned.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold
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The clear turquoise waters of the Outer Hebrides are breathtaking–freezing–but breathtaking!—
Riza Cruz,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
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The floating eco-luxury retreat features a circular open-air cold bath at its center, where guests plunge directly into the freezing Lule River before moving on to sauna sessions and spa treatments.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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Summer, for some, is the perfect excuse to sip icy dirty martinis on a city rooftop.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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There’s been a fierce debate over the past two decades about the status of the distant icy world of Pluto after it was contentiously stripped of its planethood and reclassified as a dwarf planet.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
14 May 2026
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The hotel is on a block next to a major road, but the noise is more of a distant city hum than a nuisance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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The forces shaping our lives can often feel distant, abstract, and impossible to grasp — but through adventure, investigation, and deeply human storytelling, The Human Element inspires a sense of hope and connection.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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En route, dispatchers advised that the motorcyclist was unconscious and receiving CPR.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Hamilton was found on the floor of her bedroom unconscious, bound at the wrists with a phone charging cord wrapped tightly around her neck and mouth, which prompted a homicide investigation.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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The rooms In darker hues with lots of hardwood and colorful fabrics, the rooms here don’t fall into your standard contemporary look.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Forty-four of the 89 counties along Route 66 were sundown towns, communities where it was encouraged for Black people to leave before dark — or else.—
Jasmine Desiree,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Kansas City had runners on first and second with none out in the fourth inning when the game was briefly delayed while workers attended to the fallen fan.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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There will be a laying of wreaths and flowers for all of the fallen, followed by brief comments.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The cold air could also set the stage for one final spring freeze Monday night.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Credit freezes and fraud alerts can help prevent additional accounts from being opened in your name.—
Miranda Marquit,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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One glance at Kara Young’s résumé makes the truth of that statement plain enough.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Nearly unbeatable during the regular season, the Kansas City Mavericks are looking plain unstoppable now that the playoffs are underway.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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“Cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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