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as in freezing
having a low or subnormal temperature
the cold climate of the Yukon an unusually cold spring that was followed by a sweltering summer
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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
the prisoners got only a cold stare when they tried to befriend the guard
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as in distant
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
received a cold reception from the hostess
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as in unconscious
having lost consciousness
the boxer was out cold for a few minutes
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as in dark
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
the couple practiced a cold civility with each other, but they hadn't had a heart-to-heart talk in years
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as in fallen
no longer living
paramedics tried to revive him, but he was already cold
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as in freeze
a weather condition marked by low temperatures
the cold will stay with us for another day, then temperatures should rise
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as in plain
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Recent Examples of cold
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2023
If the suspect is an undocumented immigrant, the trail can go cold quickly.
—Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2023
Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Watermelons are heat-loving plants that don’t tolerate cold weather and should only be planted outdoors after the risk of frost has passed.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
Babies brought up in homes with dogs have been found to catch fewer colds.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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Adjective
The two teams were tied at 17-17 after a first quarter that saw the Buckeyes go cold late, shooting two for 11 to close the period.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2023
If the suspect is an undocumented immigrant, the trail can go cold quickly.
—Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2023
Noun
Patients may exhibit temperature differences between the affected and unaffected limbs (i.e., comparing the right and left feet); the affected limb may be colder or warmer, which can be measured with a thermal camera.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Watermelons are heat-loving plants that don’t tolerate cold weather and should only be planted outdoors after the risk of frost has passed.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
Adverb
Even as the world warms, and the snow season shortens in many parts of the US, there will still be periods of heavy snowfall and intense cold, Mann said.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
Babies brought up in homes with dogs have been found to catch fewer colds.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold
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The story shocked the Kansas City area: the men’s bodies were discovered outside in freezing temperatures.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025
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It also cannot be laid in freezing temperatures, which complicates scheduling.—
Lee Igel,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Gelato is very similar to ice cream, but only relies on milk instead of heavy cream for a slightly lighter, icier texture than traditional homemade ice cream.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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Stock tip: Migrate to icier territories… Aston Villa 6/1 Last five results: WLWWW A two-goal deficit to overcome in the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Paris Saint-Germain next week likely spells the end of Villa’s European aspirations.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The film is composed of three stories, all concerning the relationships between adult children, their somewhat distant parent or parents, and each other.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
31 July 2025
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Constructed in the form of a triptych, the movie tells three stories exploring relationships between adult children, their somewhat distant parent (or parents), and each other.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
31 July 2025
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The child, who was unconscious, received life-saving measures at the scene and was taken to Griffin Hospital before being transferred to Yale New Haven Hospital, according to DEEP.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
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One of the individuals rescued was a 10-year-old boy, who was unconscious and admitted to a nearby hospital with several injuries, per VNExpress.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Transformed into a swan by the evil sorcerer Rothbart, Odette and Siegfried's love faces an impossible battle against dark forces.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
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Number two, male, white, tall, gray hair, dark eyes.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Many aren’t built with freeze/thaw consideration for foundation.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Officials at the Education Department and other agencies have argued the funding freezes are primarily about preventing antisemitism on campus amid the Israel-Hamas war.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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To put it plain, Dynasty Mode is mostly fantastic as EA even expanded the already strong Team Builder feature to improve team creation.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Amazon Basics Hydrocortisone Cream Bug bites, rashes, and skin reactions are the kinds of discomforts that can turn an otherwise great day just plain unpleasant.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Winters are cooler but pleasant, with daytime temperatures in the 60s or 70s but the evenings can be chilly, so perhaps not the best beach weather.—
Amy Bentley,
Oc Register,
23 July 2025
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Perhaps things are still feeling slightly chilly with the neighbors.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
23 July 2025
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“Cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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