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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subfreezing
Adjective
  • In what’s been called a risky, daring, and heroic mission, a Royal New Zealand Air Force crew flew 2,400 miles in 20 hours in subzero temperatures and total polar darkness to evacuate three American scientists at the McMurdo research station in Antarctica on Aug. 5.
    George Petras, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
  • Some places in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky will get subzero wind chill temperatures and anyone who spends too much time outside may be at risk for frostnip, frostbite and hyperthermia.
    Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Adjective
  • SpaceX sought a similar cadence before Flight 10, but mishaps during Starship's upper stage testing for Ship 36 caused an explosion on the test stand during cryogenic fueling.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • No one was hurt in the incident, which occurred as the Starship spacecraft was standing alone on the test stand being filled with cryogenic propellants for an engine test-firing before being mounted on top of the rocket booster.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The set comes with six lights that are built to withstand year-round weather conditions, including rain and freezing temperatures.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Frost is likely for most places with temperatures in the low to mid 30s, and even some freezing temperatures up north.
    Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The frigid air sliced through the open windows, bit the tips of my ears and my runny nose.
    Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Katie Abraham and Chloe Polzin were hunting for a late-night snack with three other friends on a frigid night in Urbana, Illinois.
    Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The fair also will feature two stages of music, an entertainment dome, mouthwatering festival food and plenty of cold beer.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
  • In a study, the team describes how cooling a gas of radioactive atoms to temperatures colder than deep space could synchronize their radioactive decay.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • An aurora provides individuals the opportunity to experience space weather, and many travel to arctic regions to observe it, the Space Weather Prediction Center said.
    Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Austin, Texas, United States Head to a frozen arctic adventure in Austin, Texas at Zoocade, the first holographic zoo to open in the United States.
    Miriam Porter, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • From island flavors at the Caribbean Beach Resort to the splash zones of Typhoon Lagoon and the icy adventures at Blizzard Beach, there’s still plenty of time to soak up every last drop of the summer.
    Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
  • From sweltering summer afternoons to rainy days and icy winters, there are plenty of times when heading outside just isn’t an option.
    Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • In order to combat a chilly plane ride, a warm airport, and the crisp fall air upon arrival, light layers are essential.
    Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The blazer is also lined, which comes in handy on chilly evenings.
    Izzy Baskette, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Subfreezing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subfreezing. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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