AIR-CONDITIONING Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

air-conditioning

verb

present participle of air-condition

as in freezing

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Though freezing overnight lows can still be expected throughout the month, afternoon highs are predicted to remain in the 40s before warming to the low 50s by the end of February.

— Hali Smith October 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
Ice•ology trays use a slow-freezing process designed to separate impurities and air bubbles from the ice, creating crystal-clear cubes that elevate cocktails, mocktails and everyday beverages.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of freezing

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Two large containers of cooked bean were improperly cooling in the walk-in refrigerator.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Cooling the source Hartong and his team believe that instead of cooling around the motor, the focus should be on cooling the windings directly.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of cooling

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Pipe zigzags by starting at the base of the cake and pipe a 1 ½-inch-wide zigzag of frosting up the side of the cake.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
The cream cheese frosting balances the sweetness perfectly, and the recipe allows for easy customization.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of frosting

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Leaving Leftovers Out Too Long One of the most common food safety mistakes is letting leftovers sit on the counter for too long before refrigerating them.

— Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of refrigerating

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Chapman said investigators are also examining the weather conditions the jet encountered at approximately 35,000 feet, where the crew reported icing and moderate turbulence shortly before the crash.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
All clouds at heights where temperatures dip below freezing have the potential to create icing conditions, according to the FAA.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of icing

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