subfreezing

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Recent Examples of subfreezing But even in that mode, the rover must balance battery conservation against subfreezing temperatures. Niraj Chokshi, New York Times, 13 June 2018
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Adjective
  • In what’s been called a risky, daring, and heroic mission, a Royal New Zealand Air Force crew flew 2,400 miles in 20 hours in subzero temperatures and total polar darkness to evacuate three American scientists at the McMurdo research station in Antarctica on Aug. 5.
    George Petras, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
  • Some areas could see single-digit lows, while temperatures may dip into the low teens, with subzero readings expected in the northern Panhandle.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Adjective
  • The Starship vehicle SpaceX assigned to the next flight, designated Ship 36, exploded on a test stand in Texas as teams filled it with cryogenic propellants for an engine test-firing.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Doctors hands removing embryo samples from cryogenic storage, Fertilized embryos are stored in liquid nitrogen filled tanks to keep them as new if patients require them at a later date.
    Aria Bendix, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Dujardin's lawsuit contends operators have had this trouble since 2007, as well as problems with long lagging footage, freezing frame, blurriness and shadows obscuring pedestrians.
    Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Ford recalled over 1 million vehicles of model years 2021-2024 in May due to a freezing rearview camera issue that could lead to crashes.
    Jamie L. LaReau, Freep.com, 30 July 2025
Adjective
  • Both surfaces are covered with exotic ices, and an understanding of their properties at the frigid temperatures on Pluto would be a key component of the mission.
    Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The room covered in white snow is kept at a frigid 10 to 14 degrees Fahrenheit, which honestly feels amazing after being in the Florida heat.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The former includes espresso, americano, cappucino, latte, chaga mocha, cold brew and drip coffee.
    Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Coco Cold Brew tops coconut water over ice with cold brew foam.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Sabana did not answer follow-up questions seeking additional information about the police department's decision, saying it was focused on preparing for an arctic storm expected to roll through the city beginning Wednesday night.
    Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
  • There’s a pair of cargo pants that’ll keep you warm in arctic cabins and zip off into shorts for warmer locations.
    Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 29 July 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • Snowy, cold winter expected in Kentucky following historic 2025 weather While winter doesn't officially begin until the winter solstice on December 21, the Farmer's Almanac is already predicting a chilly, snowy season for much of the country, including Kentucky.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Plunging into the chilly waters off the western coast of Canada, a pair of scuba divers swam along the seafloor near an octopus.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025

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“Subfreezing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subfreezing. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.

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