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as in freezing
having a low or subnormal temperature
the cold climate of the Yukon an unusually cold spring that was followed by a sweltering summer
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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
the prisoners got only a cold stare when they tried to befriend the guard
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as in distant
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
received a cold reception from the hostess
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as in unconscious
having lost consciousness
the boxer was out cold for a few minutes
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as in dark
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
the couple practiced a cold civility with each other, but they hadn't had a heart-to-heart talk in years
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as in fallen
no longer living
paramedics tried to revive him, but he was already cold
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as in freeze
a weather condition marked by low temperatures
the cold will stay with us for another day, then temperatures should rise
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as in plain
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Recent Examples of cold
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2023
If the suspect is an undocumented immigrant, the trail can go cold quickly.
—Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2023
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
The fruit has been cultivated in Japan for more than 1,000 and is prized for its tart flavor and hardiness in cold climates.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
Instead of serving up cabbage cold and covered in mayonnaise, bring this warm casserole to your next potluck.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The two teams were tied at 17-17 after a first quarter that saw the Buckeyes go cold late, shooting two for 11 to close the period.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2023
If the suspect is an undocumented immigrant, the trail can go cold quickly.
—Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2023
Noun
These tests simulate real-world battlefield threats, including bullet penetration, exposure to temperatures as high as 932 degrees Fahrenheit (500 degrees Celsius), extreme cold-weather operation, and vibration and shock resistance.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
The fruit has been cultivated in Japan for more than 1,000 and is prized for its tart flavor and hardiness in cold climates.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Adverb
No longer are its $1,200-plus parkas just for Canadians braving the blistering cold—with 68 stores around the world, Canada Goose merch is now being stocked even in sweltering spots like Miami and Australia, and worn as streetwear by celebrities and Gen Zers alike.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
Instead of serving up cabbage cold and covered in mayonnaise, bring this warm casserole to your next potluck.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold
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While adults die in cold weather, their eggs can survive freezing temperatures until the return of spring.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Aug. 2025
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While adults die in cold weather, their eggs can survive freezing temperatures until the return of spring.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
29 Aug. 2025
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The pair's progenitors engaged in a rendezvous that stripped off the outer layers of proto-Charon to create a disk of icy debris.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick has long been known for his icy relationship with the media.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds of miles, clouding skies and choking air quality in distant cities.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The comet will be too distant for a real close-up look.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The women were strangled and rendered unconscious during the attack.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Patients can be briefly roused—for example, to ask them to roll over or change a dressing—before falling unconscious again.—
RJ Mackenzie,
Popular Science,
3 Sep. 2025
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Kraus also had a dark backpack on her person.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Lakshmi shared a photo and video of herself at the beach wearing a dark pink bikini while playing in the water.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Fort Worth City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved renaming the police department’s South Patrol Division headquarters to honor a fallen officer.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Aug. 2025
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Kutub Uddin spotted this line of alien-like slime molds on a fallen tree.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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In July, the company received the PSC’s approval for a three-year rate freeze.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
27 Aug. 2025
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Meta has announced a hiring freeze in its AI division.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Its characters also express racist, sexist, homophobic, and just plain disturbing sentiments.—
Kevin Dickinson,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
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Kaas is also remarkable in a tough role as the stern Anker, who is sometimes just plain mean.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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