as in chilly
having a low or subnormal temperature
those shivery days of January
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Adjective
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After many storms and boat impacts, their only pier is no longer safe to use so the locals have to wade out to the arriving dhows to unload in choppy and quite chilly waters.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
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On a chilly, cloudy morning in New York state's Rockland County, the Rev. Steven M.P. Neier led a joyful yet solemn Mass on April 21 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Congers.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
22 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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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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In a medium denim wash, the jacket looks great with light or dark clothes and is perfect for layering when the weather takes a cold dip.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
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
Adjective
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Remove dead foliage in the fall from herbaceous perennials and add mulch to protect the roots during freezing temperatures.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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The video offers a glimpse at the company’s efforts to develop the Kuiper equipment, which has involved putting the dishes through various environmental tests, such as freezing temperatures.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And then obviously in between that, either dropping my kid off at school or picking my kid up or hanging out, going to the park or something like that in some of those gaps, but that’s a very happy day, very chill, humbling day (Laughs).—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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People are going to be very chill and normal, like the internet always is.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Environmental Conditions Native hydrangeas are found in many locations around the world, but all are found in cool, moist woodlands.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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In addition to cool designs like Area 51 and glow-in-the-dark circuits, the company is creating Switch 2-specific skins.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Shivery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shivery. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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