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Recent Examples of subfreezing
But even in that mode, the rover must balance battery conservation against subfreezing temperatures.
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Niraj Chokshi, New York Times, 13 June 2018
Niraj Chokshi, New York Times, 13 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subfreezing
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At Aman New York, full-body cryotherapy treatments include a nitrogen-free, full-immersion chamber that delivers subzero temperatures in under four minutes.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Those recreating in alpine environments should plan ahead and be prepared for ice, snow, high winds, and subzero temperatures.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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If achieved, that would move the physics from cryogenic laboratories toward practical technologies.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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These propellants are non-cryogenic, stable at room temperature, and relatively non-toxic, allowing them to be stored more safely until needed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In other words, the salt layer acted like an extra boost to the freezing process, helping push Earth toward a deeper frozen state.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Mar. 2026
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After this week, if no freezing temperatures are expected, plants can remain outside until transplanting.—
Holly McNamara,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Whoever wins in November will fly to Sacramento to face the mess left behind by a governor departed for the frigid Iowa campaign hustings.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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On a calm, frigid afternoon, Matthews showed me the array and pointed out that the aircraft radar was on, to make sure that no errant pilot tried to fly overhead.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2026
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The snowpack acts as a natural water storage system for California, and ideally when the region’s climate shifts from cold to warm and dry, the snow gradually melts down from rivers and creeks to fill reservoirs over a period of months.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Direct Sowing Outside This method is simple but must be done during fall to allow for natural cold stratification.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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By Sunday, a much different airmass will be in place with the passage of an arctic front.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The arctic temperatures that followed last month’s nor’easter have led to limited melting leading up to this week’s blizzard.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Creature repays the favor by using his strength to free the ship from its icy prison.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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But the growing body of evidence — including its comet-like tail, gas jets and molecular composition — strongly indicates that the object is a natural icy body.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The solid side features side-seam pockets that are perfect for keeping your hands warm on chilly days, while the tartan side features flap pockets to keep your phone, earbuds, and other small valuables secure.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Ahead of the chilly weather, conditions will be warm and sunny on Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Subfreezing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subfreezing. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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