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be cold

VERB
shiver
Synonyms
STRONGEST
flutter quiver shudder vibrate
STRONG
dither freeze palpitate quake quaver tremor twitter wave
WEAK
have the quivers have the shakes
Antonyms
STRONGEST
be still
WEAK
fix mend steady

Example Sentences

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After their failure, Tessa is reprogrammed to be cold and callous, trained to finish the job at any cost, even if it means destroying the love between her and Thia.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

They are betting the incoming weather will be cold and persistent enough to change the outlook for domestic supply, which a week ago appeared headed for another glut that depressed prices and pinched producers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Still, markets can be cold, calculating machines that move as investors try to position themselves for any outcome.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

Will it be cold enough to snow this Christmas?

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

I ain’t allowed to light the stove, so I’m gonna be cold till Daddy gets home.

From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome