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as in contradictory
being as different as possible
they're friends despite their polar positions on a number of issues
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as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature
a polar air mass seemed to have settled over our area in January
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Recent Examples of polar
The camera is, therefore, the polar opposite of a true home.
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Sophie Ansari, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
In other words, the polar vortex signals potential cold approaching, but does not guarantee a brutal winter.
—Brandi D. Addison, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
After launch, the craft was placed into a polar orbit roughly 230 to 236 miles (370 to 380 kilometers) in altitude at an inclination of roughly 97 degrees.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
If temperatures drop again below freezing or, in the extreme case, a polar vortex sweeps through, plants get damaged.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
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Sophie Ansari, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
In other words, the polar vortex signals potential cold approaching, but does not guarantee a brutal winter.
—Brandi D. Addison, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
After launch, the craft was placed into a polar orbit roughly 230 to 236 miles (370 to 380 kilometers) in altitude at an inclination of roughly 97 degrees.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
If temperatures drop again below freezing or, in the extreme case, a polar vortex sweeps through, plants get damaged.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polar
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While independent reviews have dismissed claims of FBI orchestration, Patel’s criticism of Wray keeps pressure on the bureau, and his contradictory comments to Trump's regarding January 6 highlight divisions within the Republican Party over how to interpret the events at the Capitol.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Each participant has their own reasons — pride, profit, or passion — making for a fascinating and often contradictory portrait of a community built on memory.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
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The icy landscape of the Arctic has transformed much faster than expected, as humans burn fossil fuels and heat the planet.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The probe, which launched in 1997, spent years studying Saturn's icy moons before it was deliberately plunged into Saturn in 2017, ending its mission.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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However, the opposite trend was found among birds, with adult males living 5% longer.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Abdo appeared opposite Nicole Kidman in the feature Queen of the Desert.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Strickland is acutely aware of how she's been swept up in the investigation — and the ongoing online chatter about the case — because of their fight the night that Trussell walked, alone, into the frigid darkness and then died.—
Brian Brant,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The frigid temperatures are expected overnight on Wednesday into Thursday morning.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The current chaotic geopolitical landscape fuels contrary trends in the South Caucasus.—
Thomas de Waal,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Sep. 2025
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Civil discourse is the foundation of our republic and contrary opinions and freedom of expression are two of the pillars on which our nation was founded.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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Residents in the northeast are bracing for a drop in temperatures after the National Weather Service (NWS) issued multiple freeze warnings and frost advisories spanning from northern Pennsylvania to Maine, with sub-freezing temperatures possible for parts of New Hampshire and New York.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Kentucky typically experiences its first freezing temperatures from mid-October to early November.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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Warm water lifts grime better and helps deep clean better than cold.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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Zinc perchlorate remains primarily in the liquid to control the ion movement and improve the battery’s freeze resistance for cold-weather performance.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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This tan cardigan is lightweight enough for transitional weather but still provides just the right amount of warmth for chilly flights.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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These range from cropped flannel hoodies that place style over substance to longer versions that offer greater protection in chilly weather.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Polar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polar. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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