cold front

noun

Definition of cold frontnext
as in chill

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Recent Examples of cold front The storms were sparked by a cold front that brought heavy rain and the threat of flash flooding, the National Weather Service says. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026 Highs will be near 80 on Friday as clouds clear and drier air settles in behind a cold front. — Joseph Dames, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 The storms were generated by a cold front that caused flash flooding in central Ohio early Thursday morning. — Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 Then Saturday evening, showers and storms become likely as a cold front moves into the area. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cold front
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold front
  1. chill
  2. cold wave
  3. coldness
  4. cold
  5. bite
  6. chilliness
  7. deep freeze
  8. freeze
Noun
  • Let Nerds syrup cool, then transfer to an airtight container and chill until ready to use (makes about 1¼ cups).
    — Bradleigh Mobley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The advisory follows glutathione’s use in the Altadena and Spokane wildfires and recalls at two pharmacies, where usage was linked to fevers, chills, severe headaches and other symptoms.
    — Martha Bellisle, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of chill
Noun
  • The region faced another brutal, 19-degree cold wave in January 1985 that again froze millions of orange trees on thousands of acres across Central Florida.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
  • The impact of a cold wave is delayed but sustained.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Definition of cold wave
Noun
  • The danger occurs if that ruthlessness veers into institutional coldness.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The music recalled the angst and coldness of Carpenter’s movie scores but with more robust arrangements, buttressed by Davies’ guitar.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of coldness
Noun
  • Batteries can store electricity, but extreme cold can threaten sensitive electronics and other critical hardware.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The first half of October is usually a safe bet for thick coats without battling extreme cold and snow.
    — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of cold
Noun
  • It's usually transmitted through a bite from a bat, coyote, fox, raccoon or skunk.
    — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Eating it inspires an appreciation for the seamless integration of Mexican and Middle Eastern influences, melding to a state of emphatic brilliance in each bite.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of bite
Noun
  • Or that Penélope Cruz’s sultry chilliness would jibe with either her male counterparts or Wilde’s diary-of-a-mad-housewife interpretation of a brittle, eager-to-impress woman brimming with creative frustration.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026
Definition of chilliness
Noun
  • For the time being, at least, the deal uniting two of Hollywood’s biggest studios is in a deep freeze.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • This deep freeze helps make the phylogenetic reconstruction possible.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of deep freeze
Noun
  • This allows the battery to preserve its structural integrity and performance through brutal winter freezes and intense fast-charging cycles alike.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Labor issues such as the one threatening Major League Baseball could put a freeze on valuations.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of freeze

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