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 Bay Area barely had time to notice the cooldown.
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Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Another cooldown is expected early next week along with quieter weather.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the western United States is expected to see a noticeable cooldown after enduring weeks of extreme heat.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The high-pressure zone responsible for the record heat will fade away in another week or so, according to Ryan, which will cause a cooldown in early April.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Another cooldown is expected early next week along with quieter weather.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the western United States is expected to see a noticeable cooldown after enduring weeks of extreme heat.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The high-pressure zone responsible for the record heat will fade away in another week or so, according to Ryan, which will cause a cooldown in early April.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Cooldown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooldown. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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