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as in freezing
having a low or subnormal temperature
the cold climate of the Yukon an unusually cold spring that was followed by a sweltering summer
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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
the prisoners got only a cold stare when they tried to befriend the guard
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as in distant
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
received a cold reception from the hostess
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as in unconscious
having lost consciousness
the boxer was out cold for a few minutes
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as in dark
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
the couple practiced a cold civility with each other, but they hadn't had a heart-to-heart talk in years
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as in fallen
no longer living
paramedics tried to revive him, but he was already cold
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as in freeze
a weather condition marked by low temperatures
the cold will stay with us for another day, then temperatures should rise
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as in plain
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cold weather
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Recent Examples of cold
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2023
If the suspect is an undocumented immigrant, the trail can go cold quickly.
—Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2023
René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 13 July 2025
If Playoff Jamal was an oven, Playoff Michael was a faucet, forever running hot or cold.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The solid-state battery composition also helps the power station remain operational in extreme cold—the minimum ambient temperature in which it’s rated to work is -0.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 21 June 2025
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Adjective
The two teams were tied at 17-17 after a first quarter that saw the Buckeyes go cold late, shooting two for 11 to close the period.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2023
If the suspect is an undocumented immigrant, the trail can go cold quickly.
—Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2023
Noun
What was once considered a style no-no in cold weather has now become a bold statement.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 13 July 2025
If Playoff Jamal was an oven, Playoff Michael was a faucet, forever running hot or cold.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
Adverb
Medicines Ideally, medicines should be kept on your person or in your home, not in the car.
Medicine that is left in the extreme cold can become ineffective or harmful, and if frozen or left in the cold it should be replaced.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The solid-state battery composition also helps the power station remain operational in extreme cold—the minimum ambient temperature in which it’s rated to work is -0.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold
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The region where Wilga went missing is known for freezing nighttime temperatures, mixed difficult terrain, and total isolation.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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The young girl then managed to find her way out of the woods and locate help without the aid of any of her devices, all in freezing temperatures.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Gelato is very similar to ice cream, but only relies on milk instead of heavy cream for a slightly lighter, icier texture than traditional homemade ice cream.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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Stock tip: Migrate to icier territories… Aston Villa 6/1 Last five results: WLWWW A two-goal deficit to overcome in the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Paris Saint-Germain next week likely spells the end of Villa’s European aspirations.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Advertisement Still, his father remained remote and distant.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
18 July 2025
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Lyricism as the default measure of talent feels like a distant memory.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
17 July 2025
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One of the individuals rescued was a 10-year-old boy, who was unconscious and admitted to a nearby hospital with several injuries, per VNExpress.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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The child, who was unconscious, received life-saving measures at the scene and was taken to Griffin Hospital before being transferred to Yale New Haven Hospital, according to DEEP.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
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Transformed into a swan by the evil sorcerer Rothbart, Odette and Siegfried's love faces an impossible battle against dark forces.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
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The other dark money entity paying for ads that promote a candidate is 5Plus1, which has been spending oodles on billboards and campaign literature mailed to Detroiters that promote Sheffield, the city council president.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The funding freeze came just before the Supreme Court decision allowing President Donald Trump to continue with his plan to dismantle the Department of Education, beginning with the layoffs of well over 1,000 employees.—
Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
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The famous Texas freeze in 2021, summer storms that knock out entire neighborhoods and long hurricane seasons have made extended blackouts part of our reality.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
Adverb
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To put it plain, Dynasty Mode is mostly fantastic as EA even expanded the already strong Team Builder feature to improve team creation.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Amazon Basics Hydrocortisone Cream Bug bites, rashes, and skin reactions are the kinds of discomforts that can turn an otherwise great day just plain unpleasant.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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On a chilly night in April 2023, Charlotte Walker got a text message.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
16 July 2025
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The tour included a chilly ice-cool tunnel, set up to mirror the cooling effect of Air 10's Ice Cooling tech.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
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“Cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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