as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
extended a correct but decidedly uncordial welcome to the other nation's diplomats at the peace negotiations
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Adjective
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The combination of snow and strong winds is expected to reduce visibility, create slick and icy roads—particularly on bridges and overpasses—and potentially down trees or branches.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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The composite image shows the nucleus or icy, rocky central core of 3I/ATLAS as a large and black dot, along with a white glow — the comet's coma, or atmosphere.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Persistent winds came first from the South then switched with even colder winds coming from the North.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Starting November 4 at participating Whataburger locations, customers can enjoy the new Frosted Berry Whatafresher, a frosty drink blend featuring sweet blackberry flavor, including real blueberry bursties, and a cloud of cold whip.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The high Arctic is home to an array of breathtaking sights, unique wildlife, and remarkable terrain that can only be experienced by traveling to the chilly region, and Atlas Ocean Voyages wants to take you there in style.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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Temperatures will stay chilly over the weekend, reaching around 50 degrees on Saturday and 56 degrees on Sunday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Its frigid Northeast days demand good eats, good drinks, and good layers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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Spending a few seconds in frigid water can cause a spike in cortisol, the stress hormone.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse have definitely earned a cool parents award.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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The conversation wasn’t animated and, ultimately, cool heads stayed that way.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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James logged 19 minutes off the bench, which was the second-most for a Hornets’ reserved.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
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Using the fourth small reserved piece of dough, divide and make 3 balls the size of a key lime and 3 logs 1-inch across, then equally divide the rest of the dough into 3 balls about the size of a small plum, about 2½ inches around.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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How To Prune Blueberry Bushes Blueberries need a number of chill hours below 45ºF during dormancy to prompt new growth and flower development for next season.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Per Deadline, the show will be set in 1991, a totally chill time to be a cop in Los Angeles.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Look for 'buy one get one free' or 'buy one get one half off' deals on frozen and shelf-stable foods.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The pork jerky recall comes after more than 1,000 pounds of Ada Valley frozen ground beef were recalled in July after pieces of metal were also reportedly found in the product, according to the FSIS.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Uncordial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncordial. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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