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as in ruthless
having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings
a cold-blooded criminal who never once showed an ounce of mercy to his victims
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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
the cold-blooded selfishness shown by the miser when confronted by people in need
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as in stoic
not feeling or showing emotion
a cold-blooded assessment of the situation showed that the company needed either to lay off workers or go bankrupt
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as in mixed
or coldblood
being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera
he may not be as fancy as the other horses they own, but that cold-blooded gelding is safe and gentle
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Recent Examples of cold-blooded
The film’s most brutal, cold-blooded scene was shot at Lake Berryessa, where the actual Zodiac killer attacked a young couple in 1969.
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Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Everyone left standing is pretty much out for themselves and everyone has a price, which means shoddy intelligence, morally questionable decisions, and cold-blooded betrayal are all cozy bedfellows.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Native to Central and South America, these cold-blooded invaders have made sunny South Florida their home away from home.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025
But the team’s late-season crash in 2023 proved to be Hoyer’s biggest disappointment and led to his cold-blooded decision to fire David Ross and hire Craig Counsell.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Everyone left standing is pretty much out for themselves and everyone has a price, which means shoddy intelligence, morally questionable decisions, and cold-blooded betrayal are all cozy bedfellows.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Native to Central and South America, these cold-blooded invaders have made sunny South Florida their home away from home.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025
But the team’s late-season crash in 2023 proved to be Hoyer’s biggest disappointment and led to his cold-blooded decision to fire David Ross and hire Craig Counsell.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold-blooded
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There is the ruthless spymaster Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgård) and his mysterious assistant Kleya (Elizabeth Dulau).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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O’Neil had shown a more ruthless streak in dealing with Lemina, stripping the midfielder of the captaincy after those embarrassing post-match scenes at West Ham.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 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 relationship between Ye and Cole has been icy for some time.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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His dad was a stiff-upper-lip kind of guy, and Clint became known as the stoic kid with the sleepy brown eyes.—
Jenni Carlson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Fans are also treated to the stoic Cap Fuller (James Brolin), Davis Collins (Eoin Macken), owner of rival ranch Bar W, and Lauren Brigam (Lizzy Greene), a high schooler who must choose between the safe option in Reid Collins (Andrew Liner) or her true love, Lucas Russell (Garrett Wareing).—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Monday as investors assessed China's promises to support domestic businesses as well as developments in trade negotiations between the U.S. and countries in the region.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2025
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Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, this park is home to two stunning groves of giant sequoias, surrounded by lush mixed conifer forests.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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Inspired by Lauren’s late mother, Adele, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 55, their family knows that this merciless disease is no laughing matter.—
Jeff Conway,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Lottie proposes that Natalie be stripped of her title and that the merciless and vicious Shauna should lead them instead.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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What To Know In most states, SNAP beneficiaries are able to purchase only cold foods for preparation at home, as well as snacks and drinks.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Pretty Touches Furnishings and accessories can be used as multifunctional pieces to add charm so the space does not look too cold and office-like, says Daley.—
Stacey Zable,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Led by superstar Kyle Tucker, the lineup features power, speed and athleticism, a combination that has allowed the Cubs to win close games in frigid weather, beat good pitchers and blow teams out of Wrigley Field.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The spacecraft will then embark on an almost seven-year-long voyage through deep space to the Saturn system, with the goal of spending more than three years studying areas across Titan's frigid and diverse surface.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Hyundai also debuted a hybrid version of its Palisade 3-row SUV, and Kia showed off a new trim of its best-selling EV9 SUV.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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Product designers advocate for a hybrid moderation model that combines AI efficiency with human oversight.—
Antara Dave,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Cold-blooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold-blooded. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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