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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
These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The boot features a black leather upper with a platform-style 2-inch heel, providing a height boost without compromising comfort, and a lug sole that’s suitable for icy terrain.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
After all, this is a phenomenon common to comets originating from the shell of icy bodies at the edge of the solar system called the Oort Cloud.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The 99 Switchbacks are especially icy and slippery and should not be attempted without proper equipment, experience, and preparation.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The boot features a black leather upper with a platform-style 2-inch heel, providing a height boost without compromising comfort, and a lug sole that’s suitable for icy terrain.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
After all, this is a phenomenon common to comets originating from the shell of icy bodies at the edge of the solar system called the Oort Cloud.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The 99 Switchbacks are especially icy and slippery and should not be attempted without proper equipment, experience, and preparation.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icy
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Powell, who stars as a game-show contestant in a race to stay alive in Wright’s adaptation of Stephen King’s dystopian novel, had been tracking the frigid weather closely, all too aware of this upcoming scene.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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The frigid blast is courtesy of our old wintertime foe, the polar vortex, Maue said.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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The slick material keeps chafing to a minimum during workouts, and the brushed inside is so soft against the skin and helps keep cold air out and your body heat in.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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The heating coils are wrapped tightly and distributed evenly throughout the throw, providing consistent warmth without noticeable cold spots.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 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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My favorite is the Turtle Fur Totally Tubular—100 percent merino wool that traps heat better than fleece while staying breathable, keeping me warm even in sudden snow or chilly winds.—
Ariana Dickson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Deliciously tailgate-ready for a chilly Saturday, this hearty chili is an easy way to serve large crowds.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Peonies also require a period of chill time that signals bud formation while the plant is dormant.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Per Deadline, the show will be set in 1991, a totally chill time to be a cop in Los Angeles.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Having no cool aunt of my own and no elder sisters, just teenage babysitters and camp counselors (each with their own unique but tenuous grasp on anatomy and reproductive science), the book felt warm, inviting, and—perhaps most important to my terrified, bleeding, self—safe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The porous polymer coating that reflects up to 97 percent of sunlight and radiates heat into the air, keeping surfaces up to six degrees cooler than the surrounding air even under direct sun.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Historically, a spoonful of cod liver oil was administered to treat children with rickets, a disease caused by vitamin D deficiency that results in brittle bones.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
6 Jan. 2026
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The product can damage wool fibers and leave them brittle.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
31 Dec. 2025
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Polar vortex to bring 'shocking' arctic blast to Ohio this weekend.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Surprisingly, several glaciers are hidden in the mountains (four were only just discovered in 2010), along with numerous relict arctic plants from the last ice age.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Icy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icy. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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