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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Take a break from basic vanilla and step into fall with a refreshing apple cold foam.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Pumpkin spice beverages and apple cider are popular fall drinks that can be enjoyed warm or cold.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Another, who was familiar with Graeter’s commented that the creamery could do no wrong and suggested hot caramel to create the ultimate fall dessert for sitting by a fire on a chilly night.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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Thurday and Friday are going to be chilly days with lows dipping into the 30s and freeze warning and a frost advisory in place in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But, frigid temperatures are likely to return in February, AccuWeather says.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Dallas win was immediately followed by losses to Baltimore and Buffalo and a playoff loss in frigid Kansas City.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And someone who is a great listener, respectful, caring, chilled out, someone who supports my dreams – and is cool with my chaos!—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Traditionally, potatoes sprout in cool weather in late winter or spring.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 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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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
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That’s a $400 win for your floors and your chill time.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
4 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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