as in icy
below zero degrees
subzero temperatures
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On Friday, my colleagues went to cover a protest and sent me quotes from people there, for a story on the rally's massive turnout in downtown Minneapolis, despite the subzero temperatures.
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Meg Anderson, NPR, 27 Jan. 2026
The Waukegan Metra Station became the city’s newest warming center Friday, potentially operating around the clock just east of downtown during weather emergencies like last weekend’s subzero temperatures.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
From Sorel snow boots that grip icy sidewalks to chic black turtlenecks that trap warmth without feeling bulky, these 10 cold-weather essentials prove that function and fashion can coexist, even in subzero conditions.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026
The storm system is expected to hit the northern Plains with subzero temperatures as soon as Thursday, then reach the Mississippi Valley, the Northeast and the Ohio Valley by Sunday.
—Joe Murphy, NBC news, 21 Jan. 2026
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Meg Anderson, NPR, 27 Jan. 2026
The Waukegan Metra Station became the city’s newest warming center Friday, potentially operating around the clock just east of downtown during weather emergencies like last weekend’s subzero temperatures.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
From Sorel snow boots that grip icy sidewalks to chic black turtlenecks that trap warmth without feeling bulky, these 10 cold-weather essentials prove that function and fashion can coexist, even in subzero conditions.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026
The storm system is expected to hit the northern Plains with subzero temperatures as soon as Thursday, then reach the Mississippi Valley, the Northeast and the Ohio Valley by Sunday.
—Joe Murphy, NBC news, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subzero
icy
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The rubber insole and bottom make for stable traction on icy and slushy surfaces, too.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Subzero.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subzero. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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