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as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature
the poor old woman was discovered shivering in a frigid apartment
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as in chilly
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
the innkeeper gave us a frigid and unnecessarily formal welcome
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Recent Examples of frigid
At Tapestry Coffee in Lakeville, Minnesota, a hot cup of coffee is practically a necessity during a frigid Minnesota winter.
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Kevin Williams, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2025
In the frigid waters originally hidden below, scientists discovered what appear to be new species of crustaceans, fish and other life forms.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
The Yankees looked like the team who hit 22 homers in their first six home games after a week of frigid bats and temperatures.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Pivetta, who allowed the Braves one baserunner over seven innings in his Padres debut here on March 30 and then lasted just three innings last Saturday against the Cubs at frigid Wrigley Field, no-hit all the Rockies except Kyle Farmer for seven innings Friday night.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Williams, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2025
In the frigid waters originally hidden below, scientists discovered what appear to be new species of crustaceans, fish and other life forms.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
The Yankees looked like the team who hit 22 homers in their first six home games after a week of frigid bats and temperatures.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Pivetta, who allowed the Braves one baserunner over seven innings in his Padres debut here on March 30 and then lasted just three innings last Saturday against the Cubs at frigid Wrigley Field, no-hit all the Rockies except Kyle Farmer for seven innings Friday night.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frigid
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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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The relationship between Ye and Cole has been icy for some time.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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After many storms and boat impacts, their only pier is no longer safe to use so the locals have to wade out to the arriving dhows to unload in choppy and quite chilly waters.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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On a chilly, cloudy morning in New York state's Rockland County, the Rev. Steven M.P. Neier led a joyful yet solemn Mass on April 21 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Congers.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Pretty Touches Furnishings and accessories can be used as multifunctional pieces to add charm so the space does not look too cold and office-like, says Daley.—
Stacey Zable,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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In many regions, spring weather can fluctuate between cold and dry to warm and slightly humid.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
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Remove dead foliage in the fall from herbaceous perennials and add mulch to protect the roots during freezing temperatures.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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The video offers a glimpse at the company’s efforts to develop the Kuiper equipment, which has involved putting the dishes through various environmental tests, such as freezing temperatures.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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And then obviously in between that, either dropping my kid off at school or picking my kid up or hanging out, going to the park or something like that in some of those gaps, but that’s a very happy day, very chill, humbling day (Laughs).—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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People are going to be very chill and normal, like the internet always is.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Environmental Conditions Native hydrangeas are found in many locations around the world, but all are found in cool, moist woodlands.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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In addition to cool designs like Area 51 and glow-in-the-dark circuits, the company is creating Switch 2-specific skins.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Frigid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frigid. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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