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
Going off the drugs cold turkey, as Parker Posey’s character does, could lead to dangerous withdrawal symptoms in real life.
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 19 Mar. 2025
If Fox’s balance sheet allows it to be relatively unbothered by the threat of a pharma ban, the more vested networks aren’t exactly gearing up for cold turkey withdrawal pains.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Feb. 2025
That’s why quitting cold turkey can be difficult and ineffective for someone used to frequently vaping high doses of nicotine.
—Quispe López, Them, 3 Feb. 2025
Quitting cold turkey can worsen withdrawal symptoms that are associated with a higher failure rate.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Jan. 2025
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 19 Mar. 2025
If Fox’s balance sheet allows it to be relatively unbothered by the threat of a pharma ban, the more vested networks aren’t exactly gearing up for cold turkey withdrawal pains.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Feb. 2025
That’s why quitting cold turkey can be difficult and ineffective for someone used to frequently vaping high doses of nicotine.
—Quispe López, Them, 3 Feb. 2025
Quitting cold turkey can worsen withdrawal symptoms that are associated with a higher failure rate.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold turkey
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The menu has something for everyone—chicken wings, Hatteras-style clam chowder, jumbo shrimp, and quarter-pound hot dogs.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2025
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Catch a sunset over Chincoteague Bay, enjoy a nearby beach, or dig your own clams and inspect your own oysters on an interactive shellfish tour.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 June 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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With selfie-takers increasingly seen as a risk, some art insurers are advocating for stricter protective measures, such as banning selfie sticks and reinforcing barriers around select artworks.—
Aurora Martínez,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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Its data shows that a stick of 16GB DDR4 RAM can now reach $24, up from a mere $4.40 back in March.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2025
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Like icebergs, the top portion of an ant hill is just the beginning, and ant hills can extend several feet beneath the soil surface.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2025
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The beach gets its moniker from the icebergs that wash up on the black volcanic sand beach.—
Mariette Williams,
AFAR Media,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Cold turkey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold%20turkey. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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