1
as in freezing
to cause to lose heat
cool your drinks in the icy mountain stream
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as in hushing
to become still and orderly
after the recess, tempers had cooled, and we could have a civil, rational discussion
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Recent Examples of cooling
With savings up to 86 percent on complete sets and lots of cooling options for warm nights, there are some major bedding deals lurking on the site.
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Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Unfamiliar with the risks, the operators shut down the reactor’s power-regulating mechanism and its emergency core cooling system (ECCS).
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
After a faulty cooling system was left to disrepair, rising temperatures resulted in an explosion with the equivalent force of 70-100 tons of TNT.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Best cooling mattress 18% of Brooklyn Bedding Aurora mattress customers would recommend this mattress.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
According to Flores, these particles can then circulate throughout the home via the heating and cooling system.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
The Fed seeks to restrain rising prices by keeping interest rates high, cooling borrowing and spending.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
This lack of cooling produces a riper style of Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varieties such as Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Merlot that are prized by many.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Healthcare, including home healthcare and elder care, has boomed despite a cooling labor market.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Unfamiliar with the risks, the operators shut down the reactor’s power-regulating mechanism and its emergency core cooling system (ECCS).
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
After a faulty cooling system was left to disrepair, rising temperatures resulted in an explosion with the equivalent force of 70-100 tons of TNT.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Best cooling mattress 18% of Brooklyn Bedding Aurora mattress customers would recommend this mattress.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
According to Flores, these particles can then circulate throughout the home via the heating and cooling system.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
The Fed seeks to restrain rising prices by keeping interest rates high, cooling borrowing and spending.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
This lack of cooling produces a riper style of Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varieties such as Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Merlot that are prized by many.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Healthcare, including home healthcare and elder care, has boomed despite a cooling labor market.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooling
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That meant an overnight stay on the mountain in freezing conditions.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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While some lavender species, such as English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), can tolerate cold temperatures, most varieties will suffer when exposed to consistent winds and freezing conditions.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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There are a lot of ways to declutter out there—the pile method and the discernment method are two of them, and now, everyone’s hushing their house.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
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Unfortunately, the austerity and elegance of the downstairs dining room acts as a dampener, hushing the salad’s brashness and sapping much of the fun.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2025
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Last week, the prosecution showed the jurors chilling video and audio evidence that included Athena’s last moments after Horner lured her inside the FedEx van.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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With war chests reportedly reaching hundreds of millions, critics—including Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez—warn that AI industry influence is chilling debate and discouraging regulation ahead of midterms.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Research opens a channel, but more is needed Since refrigerating people wasn’t a viable treatment, chemists and pharmacologists needed to create a small molecule that could replicate what happened in the cold.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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Another amendment Senate Democrats proposed was that if a homeowner could provide medical proof that the utility is medically necessary, like refrigerating medication, then a utility company can’t shut down the service, Pol said.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The alarms go off, the two get locked in the entry hall, and as Emma panics, Charlie rushes over to kiss her, quieting her fear.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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Research has linked prolonged exposure to that level of ambient noise to elevated stress and anxiety, so by quieting that baseline sensory load, ANC creates the right environment for some calming music or a meditation app to do its job.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
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And with its options for kayaking, standup paddleboarding, sailing, and waterskiing—plus a boardwalk for strolling and sandy beaches for relaxing—Mission Bay Park is a great spot for active families.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meander the historic district, then break out your boats or find a picnic bench along the shore to take in a few relaxing hours in LaGrange.—
Carolanne Griffith Roberts,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Cooling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooling. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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