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as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature
the arctic air of deep winter
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as in frigid
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
received the usual arctic reception from her in-laws at Thanksgiving
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Recent Examples of arctic
Due to Silfra’s arctic water temperatures of 35 degrees Fahrenheit, we were required to wear warm thermals as our base layer.
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Carinne Geil Botta,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
In this case, the brutal arctic winds met Peter I Island, which spun them into these striking shapes.
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Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
The dogs are more reliable than machines would be in sub-arctic temperatures, the website further states.
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Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
The Icebreaker event has previously been teased with visuals of a large cargo ship stuck in arctic ice, and is thought to feature a new map that is similar to the Labyrinth event location.
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Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Carinne Geil Botta,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
In this case, the brutal arctic winds met Peter I Island, which spun them into these striking shapes.
—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
The dogs are more reliable than machines would be in sub-arctic temperatures, the website further states.
—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
The Icebreaker event has previously been teased with visuals of a large cargo ship stuck in arctic ice, and is thought to feature a new map that is similar to the Labyrinth event location.
—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Multiple moons in the outer solar system — Saturn's Enceladus and Jupiter's Europa, for example — host big liquid-water oceans beneath their icy shells.
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From aqua suede to icy satin, from stilettos to ballet flats and beach-ready sandals, whatever your bridal style calls, for there’s a pair of blue shoes to match.
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But experts say the optimal temperatures are far from frigid.
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But that’s not how exhaustion typically works during a seventeen-hour climb in frigid weather.
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According to Chernoff, this can lead to excess frost, stale odors, and inconsistent freezing conditions, all of which negatively affect ice quality.
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While alcohol lowers the freezing point of beer, it's still made mostly with water, and can eventually freeze solid if it's frozen for long enough.
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Next to him, the waters of Lincoln’s Sinking Spring still ran cold.
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If time doesn’t allow for spa treatments, a morning swim in the indoor pool accompanied by a sauna and cold plunge in one of their two thermal suites might suffice.
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Flemings, like Peterson a one-and-done player in college, had 14 points on chilly 4-of-16 shooting.
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Then the movie ended, and someone flicked the lights, and people wiped their faces and checked their apps and the door opened for a chilly evening breeze.
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The 25, also non-chill filtered, is bottled at 47 percent ABV (94 proof), and that higher proof goes a long way to unlocking the flavor here.
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It was bottled at 43% ABV and is non-chill filtered.
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The fabric feels cool against my skin and never sticks or clings, even on warmer nights.
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Of course, when training in heat and humidity, staying hydrated is critical as well as attempts to stay as cool as possible when training during hot temperatures.
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According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service and the Copernicus Marine Service, global ocean temperatures outside the polar regions hit record levels on June 21, surpassing levels for the time of the year observed in both 2023 and 2024.
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The agency also plans to seek proposals for additional commercial landers, technology demonstrations, a south polar imaging mission, and a communications relay network linking lunar assets with Earth.
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“Arctic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arctic. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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