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
Although the bacterium can contaminate many types of food, cheeses or deli meats that are kept in cold storage for long periods in stores or at home, are a place where Listeria can keep growing.
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Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
With a growing number of platforms offering user-friendly tools for multi-signature cold storage, self-custody is no longer the exclusive domain of tech-savvy early adopters.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
To activate the packs, simply squeeze the bag and the liquid inside will immediately begin to cool without any need for a freezer or cold storage system.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
The Recon lineup looks to do the same for cold storage.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2025
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Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
With a growing number of platforms offering user-friendly tools for multi-signature cold storage, self-custody is no longer the exclusive domain of tech-savvy early adopters.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
To activate the packs, simply squeeze the bag and the liquid inside will immediately begin to cool without any need for a freezer or cold storage system.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
The Recon lineup looks to do the same for cold storage.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold storage
Noun
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Other modifications include a Ford racing supercharger that raises the horsepower to 624, three-piece wheels, a custom audio system and upgraded suspension components.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Addison will be permitted to practice and play in exhibition games before the suspension kicks in for games against Chicago, Atlanta and Cincinnati.—
Dave Campbell,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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And while he’s drawn to dark genres, Cabezas also values the element of surprise and suspense.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Constructed as a documentary shot by two teen siblings visiting their estranged grandparents, The Visit refracts suspense and comedy through a child’s-eye perspective, deviously blurring the boundary between home video and Grimm fairy tale.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 July 2025
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“Cold storage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold%20storage. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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