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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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Drifting With the Ice In subzero temperatures, under the dark of polar night, nearly 100 people drifted on a piece of ice for close to a year.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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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
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This is an issue where cryogenic propellants sublimate due to minor, constant temperature fluctuations.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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The temperature, however, felt a little too cryogenic, perhaps as revenge for the sweltering summer Italy was enduring.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, freezing temperatures are invading the Northeast and the South.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
11 Nov. 2025
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As someone who always brings an extra jacket to the movies, the theater, coffee shops, and even summer dinners—just in case the evening turns cool—a freezing-cold airplane is one of my biggest travel pet peeves.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Nov. 2025
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Powell, who stars as a game-show contestant in a race to stay alive in Wright’s adaptation of Stephen King’s dystopian novel, had been tracking the frigid weather closely, all too aware of this upcoming scene.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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The frigid blast is courtesy of our old wintertime foe, the polar vortex, Maue said.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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After playing a career-best game to tip off the season, pouring in 31 points against Indiana State, Bradford has gone cold from beyond the arc in the past two games, not attempting a three against Tennessee Tech and missing all five of his attempts on Tuesday night.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
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To balance their regular caseload, Landrum said Moore police detectives passed the baton to the US Marshals, who specialized in tracking criminals across state lines and solving cold cases.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Polar vortex to bring 'shocking' arctic blast to Ohio this weekend.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Surprisingly, several glaciers are hidden in the mountains (four were only just discovered in 2010), along with numerous relict arctic plants from the last ice age.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Add in snow piles that narrow the shoulders, chain controls, and icy roads, and delays are just part of the Tahoe travel experience.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
7 Nov. 2025
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The look is finished off with an icy translucent rubber outsole.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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My favorite is the Turtle Fur Totally Tubular—100 percent merino wool that traps heat better than fleece while staying breathable, keeping me warm even in sudden snow or chilly winds.—
Ariana Dickson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Deliciously tailgate-ready for a chilly Saturday, this hearty chili is an easy way to serve large crowds.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Subfreezing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subfreezing. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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