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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And more cold fronts could be on the horizon, with cooldowns possible for the next two months.
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Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
But after a long day on the slopes, your aching limbs might need a cooldown, which is where the home’s sizable indoor pool comes in.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
An interest-rate hike could help ease inflation but risks a further cooldown of the labor market, while a rate cut may boost hiring but threatens higher inflation.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2026
That’s especially important now, as Heineken has faced a recent cooldown in sales.
—John Kell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
But after a long day on the slopes, your aching limbs might need a cooldown, which is where the home’s sizable indoor pool comes in.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
An interest-rate hike could help ease inflation but risks a further cooldown of the labor market, while a rate cut may boost hiring but threatens higher inflation.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2026
That’s especially important now, as Heineken has faced a recent cooldown in sales.
—John Kell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Cooldown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooldown. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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