subfreezing

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Recent Examples of subfreezing But even in that mode, the rover must balance battery conservation against subfreezing temperatures. Niraj Chokshi, New York Times, 13 June 2018
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Adjective
  • As is typical, the coldest weather will be over the northern Plains and upper Midwest, where some spots may see subzero high temperatures next Sunday and Monday.
    Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
  • But scientists tracking polar bears in the Arctic face more extreme hurdles: subzero temperatures, hard-to-reach locations, and a changing landscape that can make the bears hard to find and follow.
    ByGennaro Tomma, science.org, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Liquid hydrogen has almost twice the energy density—although still only a third as much as gasoline—and the logistics and equipment required to support cryogenic refueling at the racetrack were much less than with pressurized hydrogen.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 5 June 2024
  • In the coming months, the capsule and module will join the full SLS stack in the VAB, sitting atop the rocket's interim cryogenic propulsion stage.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Experts offer tips to protect against common health hazards in freezing temperatures.
    Dina Mishev Max Whittaker, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
  • My days there were filled with engaging scientific lectures on the ship, land excursions, kayaking among towering glaciers, and even a polar plunge in the freezing waters.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Some forecasters said a rebound was likely following the adverse effects of frigid weather and worker strikes on payrolls in January and February.
    Paul Davidson, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Read Next National Man’s death in frigid jail cell ruled homicide.
    Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • No longer enthusiastic about their road trip, the Brits are cold and looking a little nervous.
    Matt Cabral, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • The nights are cold still, though bundling up is certainly an option.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Per The White House Historical Association, before its arrival to the White House, the Resolute Desk was a part of a British arctic expedition in 1852.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
  • The city has already seen several storms this year, including an arctic blast three weeks ago that also brought 5 inches of snow.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Her makeup, too, was equally icy, with a metallic silvery-white shadow brushed under her brow as a highlight and dramatic black eyeliner winged all the way out to the outer corner of her brows, plus a pair of light blue-gray contacts enhanced by majorly fluttery, lush lashes.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Dec. 2024
  • White cautioned those traveling north of Indianapolis this weekend, however, should be mindful of potentially snowier, icier road conditions.
    Christopher Cann, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The Yankees suffered their second consecutive loss on Wednesday, falling to Arizona, 4-3, on a chilly night in the Bronx.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2025
  • And while hot summer days give the grapes more tropical flavors, chilly nights trap some contrasting acidity under their skins.
    Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025

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“Subfreezing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subfreezing. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.

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