the cold
noun
: cold weather
The cold really sets in around late November and doesn't let up until April.
I stood there shivering in the cold.
Come in out of the cold.
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The reanalysis found that the heat loss from the ocean surface has actually decreased since 1955, cutting against the theory that the cold blob formed from atmospheric phenomena.
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Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
1 July 2026
The cooler uses a magnetic lid (instead of a zipper) to lock in the cold and prevent leaks.
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Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Spring planting allows roots to establish themselves before the heat of summer or the cold of winter arrives.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Some people also suggest reversing it in the winter so the reflective side faces inward to help keep some of the cold out.
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Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
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Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
1 July 2026
The cooler uses a magnetic lid (instead of a zipper) to lock in the cold and prevent leaks.
—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Spring planting allows roots to establish themselves before the heat of summer or the cold of winter arrives.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Some people also suggest reversing it in the winter so the reflective side faces inward to help keep some of the cold out.
—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for the cold
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“The cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20cold. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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