as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature
ice-cold hands from hours spent shoveling snow
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Recent Examples of ice-cold
Croatian fans aren't drowning their loss in ice-cold brew.
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Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
No lead feels safe in the modern NBA, where teams can go from red-hot from 3-point range to ice-cold within a couple quarters.
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Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Check out this Italian getting his world rocked by receiving infinite refills for his ice-cold soda.
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Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
What could be more Florida-like than enjoying an ice-cold new beer while talking about hurricanes and thunderstorms?
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Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ice-cold
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
No lead feels safe in the modern NBA, where teams can go from red-hot from 3-point range to ice-cold within a couple quarters.
—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Check out this Italian getting his world rocked by receiving infinite refills for his ice-cold soda.
—
Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
What could be more Florida-like than enjoying an ice-cold new beer while talking about hurricanes and thunderstorms?
—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ice-cold
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice-cold
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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.
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Through icy landscapes, courage and friendship are tested – and the children discover that the true magic of Christmas comes from togetherness.
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To prevent that, some operators maintain low oil flow rates, akin to dripping a faucet in freezing cold weather to avoid frozen pipes.
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Aging And The Long Game Of Leadership The conversation around aging often centers on biohackers seeking to lower their biological age through cold plunges, red light therapy, and peptides.
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Richard claimed she was locked alone in the freezing car for two hours, unable to leave the vehicle because there were no interior door handles.
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Ensure that your freezer is set to the coldest setting before starting the flash-freezing process.
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That frigid January night, as police spent hours picking up pieces of her teeth and face off of the highway, there was no clear path forward in sight.
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Snow, wind and frigid temperatures could combine to increase demand beyond what the state’s utilities can supply.
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Monochrome Fit Summer weather can be unpredictable, with chilly mornings and blistering hot afternoons.
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Lopez has stepped out in Paris twice wearing a similar go-to uniform, including a breezy, lightweight outer layer that is ideal for chilly summer nights or rainy afternoons.
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The whiskey components this year were aged between four and 12 years, and the final blend was finished in barrels previously used to age The Prisoner Red Blend California wine from six months to more than two years, and bottled non-chill filtered at 101 proof.
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Stone Fruit Care Considerations Stone fruit success depends on selecting varieties with the correct chill-hour requirements for your region—and be sure to look at your precise location.
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This cool, cosmopolitan hotel is within walking distance of Bend’s best restaurants, shops, and the Deschutes River, and was named one of the best in the country by Tripadvisor users in 2025.
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The fermentation is slow and cool to protect the aromas.
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“Ice-cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice-cold. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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