1
as in freezes
to cause to lose heat
cool your drinks in the icy mountain stream
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as in hushes
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 cools
As the weather heats up, this blush is one of the most satisfying products that simultaneously cools me down and adds a stunning pop of color to my cheeks that actually lasts.
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Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
The tins next move down a conveyor belt system, where the liquid cools and hardens before the tins are capped and shrink-wrapped.
—Gabriella Fine, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2026
That can include checking for possible reasons the child is crying, such as hunger or needing a diaper change; trying out a list of strategies to calm the baby; and designating a spot, such as a crib or playpen, to leave the child for a few minutes while the parent cools off.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Visitors should expect strong sun, high UV and dry heat that cools off considerably at night.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Our next chance for storms arrives Thursday with a system that cools us back down by next weekend.
—Adam Del Rosso, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Cutting the plant back by about one-third is a way to encourage new growth when the weathers cools again in the fall.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
In the fall, the temperature cools and the trees turn, providing a smoldering backdrop for outdoor concerts and festivals.
—Ellie Nan Storck, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
When the temperature cools and the eyeballs wander, then deals are cut short, or in this case, simply aren’t renewed.
—Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
The tins next move down a conveyor belt system, where the liquid cools and hardens before the tins are capped and shrink-wrapped.
—Gabriella Fine, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2026
That can include checking for possible reasons the child is crying, such as hunger or needing a diaper change; trying out a list of strategies to calm the baby; and designating a spot, such as a crib or playpen, to leave the child for a few minutes while the parent cools off.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Visitors should expect strong sun, high UV and dry heat that cools off considerably at night.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Our next chance for storms arrives Thursday with a system that cools us back down by next weekend.
—Adam Del Rosso, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Cutting the plant back by about one-third is a way to encourage new growth when the weathers cools again in the fall.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
In the fall, the temperature cools and the trees turn, providing a smoldering backdrop for outdoor concerts and festivals.
—Ellie Nan Storck, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
When the temperature cools and the eyeballs wander, then deals are cut short, or in this case, simply aren’t renewed.
—Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cools
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Hopson cuts, washes, steams, fries, freezes then refries his Kennebec potatoes for an ultra crisp and fluffy bite.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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The fruit freezes beautifully, and frozen mango is a delicious addition to smoothies, desserts, and cocktails.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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The top itself is an eight-layer cloth construction that satisfyingly hushes the cabin when raised.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
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Autumn hushes the Codrii forest, where mushrooms push through damp soil and the air smells of woodsmoke and moss.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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This nifty side table chills beverages for hours while doubling as a convenient spot to set down drinks or snacks.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The current crisis in Iran has sent memories bubbling to the surface for the collective, and chills down the spines of viewers.—
Chloe Shrager,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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In simpler terms, magnesium glycinate quiets excitatory brain signals, helps your body shift into sleep mode and reduces the stress hormones that keep you wired at night.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Toward the end of 2026’s Sparkling Wine & Oyster Celebration, when the last oyster is gone and the sparkling wine has softened to its final fizz, the barn at Campovida quiets enough to hear winter wind moving through the rafters.—
Audrey T. Williams,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Inhalers often contain albuterol, a bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles and opens up the airway.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2026
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Pete Davidson relaxes backstage before taking to the carpet for CinemaCon to promote his upcoming film How to Rob a Bank in Las Vegas on April 15.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Cools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cools. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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