cooldown
noun
cool·down
ˈkül-ˌdau̇n 
: the act or an instance of allowing physiological activity to return to normal gradually after strenuous exercise by engaging in less strenuous exercise
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The cooldown in the hottest spots will be gradual.
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Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
However, that cooldown won’t last long.
—Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
The warming trend is expected to continue through the weekend with no significant cooldown in the forecast.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 8 June 2026
However, this cooldown will not last long.
—Daniel Peck, ABC News, 6 June 2026
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Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
However, that cooldown won’t last long.
—Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
The warming trend is expected to continue through the weekend with no significant cooldown in the forecast.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 8 June 2026
However, this cooldown will not last long.
—Daniel Peck, ABC News, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cooldown
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“Cooldown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooldown. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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