as in clam
a cold aloof person
my new boss is a cold turkey and definitely not one for chitchat
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Recent Examples of cold turkey
How to digital detox Fisher warns that going cold turkey can be a jolt to the system.
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Rachel Hale, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Tapering the use of these drugs rather than quitting cold turkey may be safest.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 30 May 2025
How Leaders Can Find Freedom Retirement shouldn’t be about just stopping everything cold turkey.
—Chad Willardson, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
No matter the continued risk of withdrawal symptoms, medications like methadone for those who are pregnant are still safer than quitting illicit fentanyl cold turkey, according to Davidson.
—Kate Bolduan, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Hale, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Tapering the use of these drugs rather than quitting cold turkey may be safest.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 30 May 2025
How Leaders Can Find Freedom Retirement shouldn’t be about just stopping everything cold turkey.
—Chad Willardson, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
No matter the continued risk of withdrawal symptoms, medications like methadone for those who are pregnant are still safer than quitting illicit fentanyl cold turkey, according to Davidson.
—Kate Bolduan, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold turkey
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The restaurant is known for its fresh seafood, from lobster rolls and clam chowder to more inventive menu items like lobster tacos.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The tiny shrimp-like crustaceans quickly returned to the clam, suggesting a strong relationship with the host species.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Lancelot, still the Round Table’s greatest hero, is a bit of a cold fish with an unexpected role to play as the saga winds to its close.—
Elizabeth Hand,
Washington Post,
16 July 2024
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This emulsified mixture of garlic, olive oil and egg is a classic accompaniment to fish (especially cold fish).—
Domenica Marchetti,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2024
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Snag cordless stick models, robot vacuums, and handheld versions that are ideal for stairs and cars.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Fantilli followed and used a swirl of sorcery and stick moves before beating Silovs.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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What to Do Every expedition cruise includes off-ship activities like kayaking and paddleboarding among icebergs, and snowshoeing for panoramic views.—
Ashton Palmer,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Charles has visited every continent on Earth, drinking rancid yak butter tea in Lhasa, snorkeling with sea lions in the Galapagos and even climbing an iceberg in Antarctica.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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