the cold

noun

: cold weather
The cold really sets in around late November and doesn't let up until April.
I stood there shivering in the cold.
Come in out of the cold.

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Based on this brief Anton shot and a couple of other small moments — like Paul Baker delivering breakfast to both Anton and Issa in the cold open — that story line isn’t over. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 The amount of moisture that mixes with the cold front will determine how unstable the air becomes and how far-reaching and impactful the rain might be. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026 Garcia gave credit to Strack & Van Til President & CEO Jeff Strack, a Food Bank board member who knew about the cold storage warehouse’s availability and helped the nonprofit acquire the facility. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026 Thomas is too talented to be left in the cold, which is actually a pretty impressive accomplishment in the Jacksonville heat. — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the cold

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“The cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20cold. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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