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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
After a frigid first homestand, this weekend is shaping up to be the nicest of the year so far weather-wise, which is helpful considering that the locals are expecting dozens, if not hundreds, of friends and family to be in attendance over the course of the four games.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
One person in the frigid reservoir was rescued by a nearby boat, officials said.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The frigid town known for its polar bears and belugas is on the southwestern shore of Hudson Bay.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
More: Feel the rush of the mush in frigid photos of Greenland dog sledding
A Secret Service agent helped stop a second assassination attempt by spotting a man with a rifle hiding in shrubbery near Trump's golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
One person in the frigid reservoir was rescued by a nearby boat, officials said.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The frigid town known for its polar bears and belugas is on the southwestern shore of Hudson Bay.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
More: Feel the rush of the mush in frigid photos of Greenland dog sledding
A Secret Service agent helped stop a second assassination attempt by spotting a man with a rifle hiding in shrubbery near Trump's golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 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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Mornings can be chilly, afternoons can be warm, and cave tours can be downright cold.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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The poll also found chilly feelings toward DOGE’s cuts to the federal government among Peach State voters.—
Tara Suter,
The Hill,
6 May 2025
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Distributors — dear friends and colleagues — lament the same familiar woes: not enough films, or too many; the best titles are overpriced; the coffee is terrible; the weather is unbearable — too hot, too cold or both.—
Martin Moszkowicz,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
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Studies show the therapy can support longevity, with cold (like ice baths, cold showers, and facial icing) and warm temperatures (like saunas, steam rooms, and hot baths) proven to slow aging, improve metabolic health, and lower the rate in which our cells die.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 May 2025
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Just 15 seconds into my first treatment with the freezing helmet latched to my head and with six more hours to go, the cold was unbearable.—
Maria Yagoda,
Vox,
9 May 2025
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That is where the freezing wall of giant magnets come in, acting to both cool and restrain the unruly plasma.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
6 May 2025
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Though their everyday hangouts are chill, Beckham loves to roll out the red carpet for Milo on special occasions.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
13 May 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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For example, stone, tile or polished concrete in flooring can reduce energy use and keep a home cool.—
Khanh T.L. Tran,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Finished in a cool, sandy hue, these shades are as bold as they are refined.—
Alia Yee Noll,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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“Frigid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frigid. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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