AIR-CONDITIONING Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

air-conditioning

verb

present participle of air-condition

as in freezing

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We’re used to puréeing watermelons with sugar syrup and freezing it into granita.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 24 Aug. 2026
On the other extreme, some species of squirrels enter super deep hibernation where their body temperature can go very close to freezing.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of freezing

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Analysts point out that on one hand, droughts can hamper hydroelectric generation, while high temperatures raise cooling demand and strain power grids.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Conventional liquid cooling needs pumps, tubing, and reservoirs, which can consume space and add weight.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of cooling

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Experts say consumers can stay safe from outbreaks by keeping up with food recalls, washing produce well, refrigerating produce properly, and monitoring symptoms linked to foodborne illnesses.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Practice good food safety habits—such as refrigerating and thoroughly cooking eggs—to reduce the risk of food poisoning.

— Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026

Definition of refrigerating

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It's topped with a drizzle of yellow vanilla icing and served with raspberry compote for a sweet twist.

— Briauna Brown, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
If chocolate cake with vanilla icing is your go-to birthday cake recipe, make these birthday cake brownies for your next celebration.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026

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