as in jails
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
plea-bargained to avoid spending time in the cooler
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Recent Examples of coolers
More than six roaches died inside reach-in coolers near the prep area.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Plus, the beaches are dog-friendly (as long as they're leashed), and stocked coolers are always welcome (just leave the glass at home).
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Others followed suit hours ahead of time, some bringing lawn chairs and coolers for the long wait.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Feel free to bring chairs, towels, coolers and umbrellas.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, but pets and coolers are prohibited.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026
Guests will find an array of international food vendors (so no coolers or outside drinks are allowed).
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Hardside coolers are incredibly heavy when filled, but this one is easy to wheel across parking lots, beaches, and parks.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Violations included expired food, employees not washing their hands and broken coolers.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Plus, the beaches are dog-friendly (as long as they're leashed), and stocked coolers are always welcome (just leave the glass at home).
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Others followed suit hours ahead of time, some bringing lawn chairs and coolers for the long wait.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Feel free to bring chairs, towels, coolers and umbrellas.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, but pets and coolers are prohibited.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026
Guests will find an array of international food vendors (so no coolers or outside drinks are allowed).
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Hardside coolers are incredibly heavy when filled, but this one is easy to wheel across parking lots, beaches, and parks.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Violations included expired food, employees not washing their hands and broken coolers.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coolers
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For decades, the Orange County branch of the Mexican Mafia was led by Peter Ojeda, a longtime Santa Ana gang chieftain who maintained control over the local streets and jails even after a federal racketeering conviction in 2006 left him in a prison cell three time zones away.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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He has been held in jails in New York and Los Angeles, and for a time in New York state prison, since his first conviction in 2020.—
Karla Cote,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Mexican Mafia, described as the largest and most powerful gang operating from inside state prisons, controls gangs throughout Southern California.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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These journalists filled space with their reviews and a host of other stories related to theater including the work of theater productions in prisons, education, and other areas.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Behind bars in state penitentiaries in Gatesville and Marlin, Mejia felt forgotten.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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The wave of prison violence is happening despite the deployment of military and police forces in several penitentiaries.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Coolers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coolers. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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