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
To activate the packs, simply squeeze the bag and the liquid inside will immediately begin to cool without any need for a freezer or cold storage system.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
The Recon lineup looks to do the same for cold storage.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2025
The supplies were transported from Israel through the Kerem Shalom crossing point without any reported looting, and the blood and plasma were delivered to Nasser Hospital's cold storage facility for distribution to other medical centers, the organization and the hospital reported.
—Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 28 June 2025
The concept of cold storage in homes dates back thousands of years.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
The Recon lineup looks to do the same for cold storage.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2025
The supplies were transported from Israel through the Kerem Shalom crossing point without any reported looting, and the blood and plasma were delivered to Nasser Hospital's cold storage facility for distribution to other medical centers, the organization and the hospital reported.
—Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 28 June 2025
The concept of cold storage in homes dates back thousands of years.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 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 dense woods surrounding the trail offer an atmospheric backdrop for the series’ moments of suspense in every episode.—
Darah Derios,
Charlotte Observer,
22 July 2025
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But unlike the average thriller, his movies draw suspense less from incident and surprise and more from emotional dislocation.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
18 July 2025
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“Cold storage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold%20storage. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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