air-conditioning

verb

present participle of air-condition
as in freezing

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  1. freezing
  2. cooling
  3. frosting
  4. refrigerating
  5. icing
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  • Reynolds recommends 2 to 3 feet of dirt on the roof to keep the cellar from freezing.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Daphy Michel, 31, died of hypothermia after being released by ICE in freezing weather wearing summer clothes.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of freezing
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  • Choose from energizing citrus, cooling eucalyptus and peppermint, calming lavender or a variety pack with five different scents – an easy way to add a little luxury to your daily routine.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • For even more cooling properties and pressure relief, consider the brand’s upgraded luxe memory foam mattress.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of cooling
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  • American buttercream is butter whipped with so much powdered sugar that the sugar itself is what gives the frosting structure.
    — Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • The creamy, frosting-like texture acts like a hug of moisture for my dry, bumpy skin.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Definition of frosting
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  • 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
  • Violations included visibly spoiled, expired milk; selling homemade desserts without approval; and not refrigerating perishable foods properly.
    — Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of refrigerating
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  • In the United States, the term ‘Fred’ describes a rider who is all icing and no cake.
    — Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The plane was also overloaded by about 1,000 pounds for flying into icing conditions, the NTSB found.
    — Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of icing
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“Air-conditioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/air-conditioning. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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