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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From a fatal weekend crash on the I-184 Connector to a sudden summer cooldown, here’s a roundup of top stories the Idaho Statesman has published this week.
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Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
In the broader Central European region, peak heat is expected from this weekend into June 29, followed by a gradual cooldown arriving between June 30 and July 1.
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Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Clouds could even appear Friday morning, marking the arrival of the next cooldown.
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Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
The cooldown in the hottest spots will be gradual.
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Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
In the broader Central European region, peak heat is expected from this weekend into June 29, followed by a gradual cooldown arriving between June 30 and July 1.
—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Clouds could even appear Friday morning, marking the arrival of the next cooldown.
—
Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
The cooldown in the hottest spots will be gradual.
—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
9 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 25 Jun. 2026.
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