as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity
the president's domestic programs had been in cold storage while he attended to a string of international crises
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Recent Examples of cold storage
About BitGo BitGo is a digital asset infrastructure company that delivers custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services through regulated cold storage.
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The Blockchain Mint site still appeared to be selling cold storage products.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
According to investigators, the thieves have targeting Hispanic businesses over the past few months and taking everything from the cash in the register to alcohol in cold storage.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Monthlies are $2,850, and get you a doorman, bike room, elevator, laundry, super, package room, extra storage (including cold storage), and a gym.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 16 Feb. 2026
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The Blockchain Mint site still appeared to be selling cold storage products.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
According to investigators, the thieves have targeting Hispanic businesses over the past few months and taking everything from the cash in the register to alcohol in cold storage.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Monthlies are $2,850, and get you a doorman, bike room, elevator, laundry, super, package room, extra storage (including cold storage), and a gym.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold storage
Noun
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The independent front suspension gives it that high speed capability.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The suspension was rescinded after massive public backlash, with politicians from both sides of the aisle calling it a government attempt to censor free speech.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To some umps’ great dismay—and fans’ utter delight—calls are indeed getting overturned, with all the suspense of a Roman emperor deciding on a gladiator’s fate.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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At the half, the Wolverines had established a 48-32 lead over the Wildcats, and, thanks in part to a 26-12 advantage in points off turnovers, Michigan would propel itself to the title game with a suspense-free 91-73 win.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Cold storage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold%20storage. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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