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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
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 June 2026
If the weather conditions are too hot, too cold, too wet, or too dry, the pollen from the male parts of the flower may not reach the female parts.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 29 May 2026
However, on the night of the debate, the Biden camp chalked his poor performance up to a cold.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 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
The heat wave can contribute to the lack of sea ice extent because there is not reflective white ice surface to keep it cold, Neff said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 June 2026
If the weather conditions are too hot, too cold, too wet, or too dry, the pollen from the male parts of the flower may not reach the female parts.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Noun
While the virus is typically associated with the cold winter months when flus and colds run rampant, these late-spring surges aren't abnormal.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 29 May 2026
However, on the night of the debate, the Biden camp chalked his poor performance up to a cold.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 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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Richard claimed she was locked alone in the freezing car for two hours, unable to leave the vehicle because there were no interior door handles.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2026
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Though Boise wasn’t expected to see freezing temperatures, higher elevations in Idaho are about to get icy, the weather service said.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
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The team boarded the bus in Cleveland after a 117-95 blowout by the Cavaliers in dead silence, an icy pall setting in among teammates desperate not to let losing become comfortable.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Clutching a mysterious tool the shape of a mouse coffin, Firth’s villain tracks Daniel’s location by mentally transplanting himself into another person’s body, changing the color of their pupils to his own icy blue.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Each time, brown leaves that had drifted from distant trees quivered and spun on the surface.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The intricate arches perfectly frame patches of sky or distant mountains.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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In June 2021, Michelle Meder, 53, became disoriented and later unconscious on the Tonto Trail near Monument Creek.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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The episode ends with the sight of an unconscious Lance in the trunk of a car, abducted by some unseen assailant.—
Rachel LaBonte,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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But the true story behind it is a dark, sad and overall pretty confusing one.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Trudeau embraced the Southern California vibes and wore a green T-shirt with black shorts and a pair of dark sunglasses.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The air smelled of rich earth and fallen plums.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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The nonprofit organization supports families of fallen NYC first responders.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Officials have laid off workers, cut back on some services and instituted a hiring freeze.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
5 Dec. 2025
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Frostbite is when the skin and underlying tissue freezes.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
5 Dec. 2025
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Roasted carrots with a little oil unlock more vitamin A than steamed carrots eaten plain.—
Allison Palmer
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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His team made its interest in trafficking plain to the local ATF division, motivating agents to build cases.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
1 June 2026
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“Cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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