as in clam
a cold aloof person
my new boss is a cold turkey and definitely not one for chitchat
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Recent Examples of cold turkey
After a grim prognosis from a doctor, Sanchez was motivated to stop drinking cold turkey.
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Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024
Rather than going cold turkey on nightly dinner dates, try scaling back to just weekends, then using Thursday nights to grab drinks with your college pals.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
Even with his cold turkey approach, Ryan might not be an outlier.
—Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Some people saved their ration, making a small cake once every couple of weeks; others tried various expedients, from substituting carrots and parsnips to just going cold turkey.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024
Rather than going cold turkey on nightly dinner dates, try scaling back to just weekends, then using Thursday nights to grab drinks with your college pals.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
Even with his cold turkey approach, Ryan might not be an outlier.
—Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Some people saved their ration, making a small cake once every couple of weeks; others tried various expedients, from substituting carrots and parsnips to just going cold turkey.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cold turkey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold turkey
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And to sweeten the deal, a stay at the Boston Harbor Hotel also allows guests to pay a visit to Rowes Wharf Sea Grille—a top spot for lobster, oysters and clam chowder—without having to step outdoors and brave the winter weather.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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McElroy’s Harbor House A Gulf-side Biloxi restaurant with crab cakes, gumbo, fried clams, and more.—
Cinelle Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2025
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Lancelot, still the Round Table’s greatest hero, is a bit of a cold fish with an unexpected role to play as the saga winds to its close.—
Elizabeth Hand,
Washington Post,
16 July 2024
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This emulsified mixture of garlic, olive oil and egg is a classic accompaniment to fish (especially cold fish).—
Domenica Marchetti,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2024
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Sam got a shift in the extra period — a rarity for a fourth-line player — and poked a puck away from New Jersey star Jack Hughes and onto teammate Reilly Smith’s stick, springing the Rangers on a two-on-one rush.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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His diet included between 6 lbs and 9 lbs of cheese, sticks of butter, and daily hamburgers that had additional fat incorporated into them.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
22 Jan. 2025
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Across administrations—even ones as different as those of Biden and Trump—foreign policy is something like an iceberg.—
Richard Fontaine,
Foreign Affairs,
20 Jan. 2025
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However, the journey took a year and a half and was reportedly interrupted by an iceberg.—
Deena Zaidi,
Quartz,
16 Jan. 2025
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