frostbitten

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Recent Examples of frostbitten Everest survivor Dawa Sherpa's daughter Mendo Lhamu Sherpa applies ointment on his frostbitten hands in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 18, 2026. CBS News, 19 June 2026 Shockingly, the dish was edible, albeit frostbitten and mushy. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026 This past Friday, Dan joined thousands of others at a protest in Minneapolis, where his fingers were frostbitten in the –9 degrees Fahrenheit weather. Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026 For example, placing frostbitten fingers in the armpit. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026 Don't rub or massage the fragile skin and place gauze between frostbitten fingers or toes. Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 22 Jan. 2026 Once indoors, avoid walking on frostbitten feet and do not use direct heat sources such as stoves, fireplaces, heating pads, hot water bottles or hair dryers, as frostbitten skin can burn easily. Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frostbitten
Adjective
  • Their journey spans icy fjords, Byzantine intrigue, and the fabled Silk Road, blending Viking grit with ancient Chinese wisdom, unexpected alliances, and a touch of magic.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 June 2026
  • Through icy landscapes, courage and friendship are tested – and the children discover that the true magic of Christmas comes from togetherness.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 22 June 2026
Adjective
  • Her successor, Rishi Sunak, thawed the frosty EU relationship without making major changes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 June 2026
  • Cooling off in the summer means frosty drinks, pool days, and the cooling breeze of a ceiling fan.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
Adjective
  • Road to Paradise, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington One of the country's oldest national parks, Mount Rainier is an active volcano and the most glaciated peak in the lower 48 states.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Adjective
  • My heart eyes for the beets and the overall experience at Rose's almost blinded me from noticing the dressing was hardly a caramel, but rather a congealed marinade with a grainy mouthfeel.
    Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 31 Oct. 2025
  • In particular, the bacon bits were chilled and all stuck together in one big, congealed lump along the inside of the bowl.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Frostbitten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frostbitten. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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