as in icy
below zero degrees
subzero temperatures
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Recent Examples of subzero
Some places in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky will get subzero wind chill temperatures and anyone who spends too much time outside may be at risk for frostnip, frostbite and hyperthermia.
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Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Though no part of Texas is expected to reach subzero temperatures, the latest forecast suggests some will come dangerously close, with parts of the Panhandle dropping as low as 1 degree.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Wind chills ranging from -30 to -60 degrees Fahrenheit are forecast to persist for several days across the northern Plains, and subzero wind chills are also expected to reach as far south as Texas, Arkansas, and western parts of Tennessee and Kentucky.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
As of June 2, the NWS offices in Fairbanks and Juneau were granted the authority to issue heat advisories, a change aimed at better communicating the risks posed by extreme heat in a state more familiar with subzero temperatures than sweltering afternoons.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
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Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Though no part of Texas is expected to reach subzero temperatures, the latest forecast suggests some will come dangerously close, with parts of the Panhandle dropping as low as 1 degree.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Wind chills ranging from -30 to -60 degrees Fahrenheit are forecast to persist for several days across the northern Plains, and subzero wind chills are also expected to reach as far south as Texas, Arkansas, and western parts of Tennessee and Kentucky.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
As of June 2, the NWS offices in Fairbanks and Juneau were granted the authority to issue heat advisories, a change aimed at better communicating the risks posed by extreme heat in a state more familiar with subzero temperatures than sweltering afternoons.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subzero
icy
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Gelato is very similar to ice cream, but only relies on milk instead of heavy cream for a slightly lighter, icier texture than traditional homemade ice cream.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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Stock tip: Migrate to icier territories… Aston Villa 6/1 Last five results: WLWWW A two-goal deficit to overcome in the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Paris Saint-Germain next week likely spells the end of Villa’s European aspirations.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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