as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity
the president's domestic programs had been in cold storage while he attended to a string of international crises
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Recent Examples of cold storage
The concept of cold storage in homes dates back thousands of years.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Security measures include multi-user approval protocols, cold storage for 96% of funds, and advanced encryption for private keys.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Funds from investors using the program often go to Regional Centers, which distribute money into different projects, from highway construction to resort hotels to cold storage facilities in rural areas.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
This incident highlights a growing trend in crypto hacks—targeting multi-sig cold storage solutions through increasingly sophisticated means.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Security measures include multi-user approval protocols, cold storage for 96% of funds, and advanced encryption for private keys.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Funds from investors using the program often go to Regional Centers, which distribute money into different projects, from highway construction to resort hotels to cold storage facilities in rural areas.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
This incident highlights a growing trend in crypto hacks—targeting multi-sig cold storage solutions through increasingly sophisticated means.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold storage
Noun
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The memo also calls for the temporary suspension of LEP.gov, a federal website for people with limited English proficiency.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
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At least one opposition party has called for his suspension.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The dinosaurs revert to instinct and viciously attack humans, thereby creating chilling suspense for audiences.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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An uphill finish adds suspense to a normally low-key last day.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
4 July 2025
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“Cold storage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold%20storage. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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