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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
Adjective
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Crews worked in subzero temperatures to put out the blaze, but despite their best efforts, the building was a total loss.—
Christopher DeRose,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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For many attendees, the event offered welcome relief and an excuse for a family outing after a harsh winter marked by subzero temperatures, nightly Russian drone and missile attacks and crippling power cuts.—
Derek Gatopoulos,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And cryogenic fuel transfer between vehicles is yet another capability that no craft have ever tested in space.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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To investigate the failure process, the team prepared and analyzed battery samples under vacuum and cryogenic temperatures.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The clear turquoise waters of the Outer Hebrides are breathtaking–freezing–but breathtaking!—
Riza Cruz,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
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The floating eco-luxury retreat features a circular open-air cold bath at its center, where guests plunge directly into the freezing Lule River before moving on to sauna sessions and spa treatments.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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That was the frigid afternoon when Darrell Green returned a punt 52 yards for a touchdown, hurdling a would-be tackler on the play.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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In addition to frequent plumbing and electricity issues, the building didn't have heat for several months during the frigid Michigan winter, leaving families freezing during their kids’ games and practices.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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When occupancy is lower, the evening happy hour takes place in the lobby lounge, but does not skimp on the buffet spread of hot and cold items, enough for dinner for many people.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Rebecca Montero’s lighting design and Steve Covey’s projection design helps define the many places Moses inhabits, shifting the mood and focus with subtle changes that suggest everything from cold, city streets to synagogues to the Berkshire woods.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The dogs are more reliable than machines would be in sub-arctic temperatures, the website further states.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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What followed was a comprehensive guide to arctic vandalism.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Encounters with whales, dolphins and penguins awaited; landscapes of icy expanses, towering cliffs and rolling green hills beckoned.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Researchers have been concerned that without their icy buttresses, these walls could collapse.—
Megan I. Gannon,
Scientific American,
6 May 2026
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Nearly 25 years after the attacks, the royal couple laid a bouquet of white flowers at the edge of the south reflecting pool, honoring the lives lost — including 67 British victims — during a brief ceremony on a chilly but sunny afternoon in lower Manhattan.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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On the plus side, the heated vanity with adjustable temperature settings is heavenly on chilly mornings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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“Subfreezing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subfreezing. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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