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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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cold weather
cold climates
cold beer
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Recent Examples of cold
Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
No longer enthusiastic about their road trip, the Brits are cold and looking a little nervous.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Kiona N. Smith, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Itchy eyes, on the other hand, are a more common symptom of allergies, not colds.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2023
Initial leads running cold over the weekend with over 200 officers working the case.
—Adrienne Vogt, CNN, 3 May 2023
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Adjective
At the top of the list is the gefilte fish, a traditional Jewish dish made from ground fish served cold with horseradish.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
No longer enthusiastic about their road trip, the Brits are cold and looking a little nervous.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Noun
Today is the 102nd birthday of Apollo 7 astronaut Wally Schirra, who won an Emmy award for filming a TV show in space while suffering from a bad cold.
—Kiona N. Smith, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Itchy eyes, on the other hand, are a more common symptom of allergies, not colds.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Adverb
Garden mums, on the other hand, can survive cold better.
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2023
Initial leads running cold over the weekend with over 200 officers working the case.
—Adrienne Vogt, CNN, 3 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold
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
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Forecasters warned of poor visibility and icy road conditions, urging motorists to travel with extra food and water in case they became stranded.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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The icy reception was caught on camera by The Guardian's Andrew Roth at a performance of the National Symphony Orchestra.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Great athletes have been known to remember the minute details of games in the distant past with uncommon clarity.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2025
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His ceiling offensively doesn’t suggest work as a No. 1 centre in the NHL; second-line duty over a period of years is something of a distant bell based on current numbers; his floor (No. 3 centre) would represent a reach selection for this player.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The vagus nerve—the part of your nervous system that’s responsible for regulating various unconscious bodily functions like your heart rate, immune response, and digestion—plays a major role in these symptoms.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
SELF,
15 Apr. 2025
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By the time the wagon arrived at the Western District station, its sixth stop, Gray was unconscious.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And so by some sociologists, camp is thought to be this form of dark humor serving as a coping mechanism to historical marginalization.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Editor’s tip: Niacinamide is a multitasker that blurs the look of dark spots, evens your skin tone, and balances your complexion.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey took a swipe at the Trump administration on Friday as a federal judge ruled that a funding freeze to the state must be lifted as the state refuses to amend its policies regarding transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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In March, the Truckee Town Council passed two resolutions denouncing Donald Trump's cuts to the forest service and federal spending freeze.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Everyone had memories of fun (or just plain weird) interactions with Bill Murray.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Really, any movie exceeding 100 minutes in this genre is just plain rude.—
Jordan Crucchiola,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
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The players flung t-shirts and candies into the crowds that gathered along their rout, showing off their trophy and waving to children bundled in Husky hats with jerseys layered on top of sweatshirts to brave the chilly afternoon.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
13 Apr. 2025
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Carla Rockmore Collection Cotton Canvas Swing Jacket Keep a canvas swing jacket like this Carla Rockmore style in spring wardrobe rotations for an extra layer of warmth on chilly nights.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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