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as in frigid
having a low or subnormal temperature
an icy drink that was especially refreshing on that hot afternoon
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as in cold
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
she wondered why the salesclerk at the boutique had given her an icy glare
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Recent Examples of icy
On an icy block in south Minneapolis, the street is relatively calm, except for the sound of honking and whistles nearby – protesters alerting this neighborhood to the presence of immigration officers.
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Meg Anderson, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
Road precautions The EMSA strongly discourages any type of travel, including driving, due to icy road conditions.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 22 Jan. 2026
Snow and icy conditions were forecast for Maryland beginning Saturday afternoon or evening, with peak effects Saturday night and into Sunday morning.
—Emilie Megnien, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Many weekend events are also being postponed to keep everyone safe and off the icy roads.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
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Meg Anderson, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
Road precautions The EMSA strongly discourages any type of travel, including driving, due to icy road conditions.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 22 Jan. 2026
Snow and icy conditions were forecast for Maryland beginning Saturday afternoon or evening, with peak effects Saturday night and into Sunday morning.
—Emilie Megnien, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Many weekend events are also being postponed to keep everyone safe and off the icy roads.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icy
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Multiple forecasts suggest that much of the state will be affected by frigid temperatures and snow, sleet or ice this weekend.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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Not all accessories are functionally adequate enough to attain the status of a capsule-worthy piece, but then again, no other item’s addition can single-handedly make any outfit more appropriate for a frigid January day like that of a statement scarf.—
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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But there is something cold and impersonal about assessing the moral gravity of human extinction in terms of the loss of wellbeing of all who would then not exist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be another brutally cold morning with lows in the teens in the city, reaching the single digits in many spots.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Farther north, snow dusted Bologna and gave skiers in the Dolomites reason to cheer, though freezing temperatures are forecast for much of the north and central part of the peninsula over the coming days.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Scenes from outside the federal building included opposing demonstrations, with some voicing support for Maduro and many others who bundled up in the freezing weather to applaud his arrest.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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Those driving electric vehicles should be mindful that EVs can lose as much as around 41% of battery capacity at 20 degrees Fahrenheit and an even greater percentage at chillier ambient temperatures.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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On a recent chilly afternoon in Copenhagen, sitting outside a cafe with blinking heat lamps, Company Sergeant Major Henrik Bager shared a Danish expression.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
23 Jan. 2026
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The whiskey is non-chill filtered.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 Jan. 2026
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The vibe is chill and quiet, with an accompanying playlist.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Practically speaking, white also helps reflect heat, keeping your body cool in the sun.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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These shoes bring the comfort and versatility of your favorite sneaks, but with a distinctly polished, cool-girl edge.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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The structural density of elephant cortical bone provided superior resilience during impact, explaining why ancient toolmakers preferred it over thinner, more brittle bones from smaller prey.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Jan. 2026
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Building a wall that blocks out all emotion makes your emotional constitution weaker and more brittle.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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After an unusually warm start to winter, a strong cold front from an arctic blast began sweeping through Texas Thursday and is bringing snow to some areas.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Houston’s snowiest winter days have generally occurred after the passage of a strong cold front that deliver a blast of arctic air.—
Justin Ballard,
Houston Chronicle,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Icy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icy. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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