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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Another of the big sticking points for players was the extended scav cooldowns the hardcore wipe brought with it.
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Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
That first crack of thunder, the patter of rain on rooftops and the brief but glorious cooldown.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 4 July 2025
The summer job may be a myth of bygone era
The U.S. hiring cooldown is casting a chill over a teen summer job market that has sizzled the past few years.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 2 July 2025
Consider the staffing cooldown on a percentage basis.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 28 June 2025
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Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
That first crack of thunder, the patter of rain on rooftops and the brief but glorious cooldown.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 4 July 2025
The summer job may be a myth of bygone era
The U.S. hiring cooldown is casting a chill over a teen summer job market that has sizzled the past few years.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 2 July 2025
Consider the staffing cooldown on a percentage basis.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 28 June 2025
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 18 Jul. 2025.
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