COLD FRONT Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

cold front

noun

Definition of cold front

as in chill

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Recent Examples of cold front Forecasters expect the large cold front to develop in the Pacific Northwest on Thursday then push southeast into the Intermountain West, creating dry lightning along the storm’s leading edge. — Evan Bush, NBC news, 24 June 2026 At the end of this week, a cold front is expected to bring a 30-degree temperature drop to the Treasure Valley. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 June 2026 The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur and a cold front are going to collide in the Charlotte region late Thursday, creating a scenario of heavy rain, gusty winds and a steady 24-degree slide in temperatures. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026 The better chances for storms in the Metroplex will be early Friday, June 19, as a cold front moves across the region. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cold front

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Noun

Some nights, this space is used as a chill spot where golfers can sit, eat, and drink with their friends or simply take in the eye-candy of the course itself.

— Joel Haley, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 July 2026
The simple premise and pacing conceal its supreme power and startling chill, throwing you directly into the fray for a nightmarish immersive experience.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

Definition of chill

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The world of Pride and Prejudice expects women to accommodate male pride as a social fact, to smooth over awkwardness, to accept that status and wealth compensate for coldness or indifference.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 June 2026
Her fierce intelligence helps paper over some of the screenplay’s rougher transitions, and even lends a measure of legibility to Sylvia’s sudden coldness.

— Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 16 June 2026

Definition of coldness

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According to its manufacturer, the platform is engineered to operate reliably in harsh environments, including high-altitude regions up to 10,800 feet (3,300 meters) above sea level and areas with extreme cold.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
In other words, the CoolShed harnesses the power of natural light to keep your Natural Lights cold.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Definition of cold

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The district encouraged residents to take preventative measures, as avoiding mosquito bites is the most effective way to protect oneself from West Nile virus and other illnesses spread by mosquitos.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
The aforementioned allergy to things like ice cream and hamburgers, for example, is called alpha-gal syndrome, and it’s spread in the US by the bite of another tick, called the lone star.

— Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of bite

Noun

The menu boasts alcoholic freeze drinks, including Mountain Dew Baja Blast and berry frosé flavors.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
But the freeze covers only about 28% of the total housing stock in the city, and critics allege that freezing rents will only make the housing shortage worse.

— Scott Cohn, CNBC, 10 July 2026

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