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
An acquisition of a cold storage facility outside Fort Worth in 2024.
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
The shipping and logistics giant is adding a new 42,000 square foot cold storage cooler inside an existing warehouse at 6204 New Cut Road, according to permits filed with Louisville Metro Planning and Design.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Robinhood Crypto provides industry-leading security measures, including cold storage for the vast majority of customer assets.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2026
Although no products will be manufactured on-site, the location will include a cold storage room housing the frozen treats.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
The shipping and logistics giant is adding a new 42,000 square foot cold storage cooler inside an existing warehouse at 6204 New Cut Road, according to permits filed with Louisville Metro Planning and Design.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Robinhood Crypto provides industry-leading security measures, including cold storage for the vast majority of customer assets.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2026
Although no products will be manufactured on-site, the location will include a cold storage room housing the frozen treats.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold storage
Noun
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The red card means Kelly faces a European suspension, but with Juventus now out of Europe, the ban will roll over until the next time a club Kelly is registered with has a European fixture.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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There’s also a minor tweak to out-of-school suspensions for younger children (preschool through second grade).—
CT Mirror,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This show doesn’t immediately reveal who killed whom, instead jumping back and forth in time to maintain the suspense.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
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Both seasons deliver slow-burn suspense and shifting perspectives.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Cold storage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold%20storage. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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