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as in froze
to cause to lose heat
cool your drinks in the icy mountain stream
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as in hushed
to become still and orderly
after the recess, tempers had cooled, and we could have a civil, rational discussion
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Recent Examples of cooled
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
To freeze, let the cooled, unglazed cake wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil, and freeze for up to three months.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
In a large bowl, combine the cooled onion and garlic with the ground meat and egg.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The complex process, requiring two Starships equipped with docking adapters to meet up in orbit to transfer hundreds of tons of super-cooled propellant, is necessary for Starship to reach distant destinations like Mars.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Pour mixture into the cooled crust, and spread until smooth.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Use only small amounts of cooled, untreated wood ash—the rule is no more than 5 to 10 percent of your compost pile—to avoid harming microorganisms.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
This is super-cooled rain that freezes on contact with any surface at freezing or below.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, there is a reason that my mother’s chocolate cake recipe called specifically for hot, rather than cooled, brewed coffee.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Even as headline inflation cooled, these essential costs continued to strain household budgets.
—Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Panthalassa claims the node’s AI chips would also get cooled using the surrounding water, which could offer another advantage over traditional data centers.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 5 May 2026
After a monster start, Charlie Condon has cooled off.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Remove from oven, and let stand until mostly cooled but still warm, about 2 hours.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
But when those hitters cooled, the top of the order didn’t fill the gap.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
After Chris Wood scored from the spot and the City Ground cranked up the noise, and fireworks were being readied to be set off just outside at full time, Emery signalled for the temperature to be cooled and the tempo, in and out of possession, to be slowed, allowing order to be restored.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Polo Bar Ralph Lauren’s American restaurant opened in 2015 and has barely cooled off since.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Adjective
For a little bakery-style flourish, finish the cooled cake with a drizzle of powdered sugar icing.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
To freeze, let the cooled, unglazed cake wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil, and freeze for up to three months.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
In a large bowl, combine the cooled onion and garlic with the ground meat and egg.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The complex process, requiring two Starships equipped with docking adapters to meet up in orbit to transfer hundreds of tons of super-cooled propellant, is necessary for Starship to reach distant destinations like Mars.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Pour mixture into the cooled crust, and spread until smooth.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Use only small amounts of cooled, untreated wood ash—the rule is no more than 5 to 10 percent of your compost pile—to avoid harming microorganisms.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
This is super-cooled rain that freezes on contact with any surface at freezing or below.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, there is a reason that my mother’s chocolate cake recipe called specifically for hot, rather than cooled, brewed coffee.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
While some of the energy around Sanders’ Diamond Turf shoes has cooled off in the college football offseason, the former dual-sport star still has one of the most popular signature sneaker lines.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Even as headline inflation cooled, these essential costs continued to strain household budgets.
—Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Panthalassa claims the node’s AI chips would also get cooled using the surrounding water, which could offer another advantage over traditional data centers.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 5 May 2026
After a monster start, Charlie Condon has cooled off.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Remove from oven, and let stand until mostly cooled but still warm, about 2 hours.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
But when those hitters cooled, the top of the order didn’t fill the gap.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
After Chris Wood scored from the spot and the City Ground cranked up the noise, and fireworks were being readied to be set off just outside at full time, Emery signalled for the temperature to be cooled and the tempo, in and out of possession, to be slowed, allowing order to be restored.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Polo Bar Ralph Lauren’s American restaurant opened in 2015 and has barely cooled off since.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooled
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Some of the brunch buffet options are chilaquiles, waffles, a sausage scramble, chilled shrimp, salmon, mini meatballs, seasonal vegetables, short rib pasta and chicken marsala.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Freeze for up to 12 hours before serving for optimal texture and chilled temperature.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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During Chicago’s bitter winter of 2013-2014, the Humboldt Park Lagoon froze over, and snow piled on top of the thick layer of ice, plunging vegetation into a deadly darkness.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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But Sun’s love affair with the Trumps turned into a bitter breakup in September after World Liberty Financial froze Sun’s tokens, preventing him from selling his tranche, which is now worth around $240 million at current market prices.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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While most were silent, the few who traded muted pleasantries hushed as the homeowners of the Silver Court Trailer Park commenced their meeting.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Inside the main museum, the galleries are hushed and sunlit, the light filtered through Renzo Piano’s famous roof.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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New refresher flavors headline the menu Black Cherry is the latest addition to the Dunkin' Refreshers, a series of iced beverages originally introduced in 2020.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The gymnast also finds balance with Pure Leaf Mental Focus, a line of sparkling iced teas with naturally occurring caffeine and L-theanine, per a press release shared with PEOPLE.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hapag-Lloyd said dry cargo, refrigerated and in-gauge specialized containers are the only freight being accepted under its booking resumption.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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Fresh blueberries last longer when refrigerated at around 40ºF, which helps preserve their firmness and reduces bacterial growth.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ideal for reheating leftovers and frozen food, steaming food in the microwave, and at-a-glance food storage for easy grab and go.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Using a microplane or fine grater, finely zest the frozen jalapeño directly into the glass.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
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But a 115-96 defeat in Game 4 on Sunday night in Houston quieted that talk.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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Since taking office, the mayor has mostly quieted his calls for a rent freeze, as many in the real estate industry have accused him of improperly seeking to influence the independent panel.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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These small, unheated enclosures use the sun’s energy to store heat like a greenhouse.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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The majority of the sloths died in an unheated warehouse while awaiting transfer to the still unopened Sloth World exhibit, the report said.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Cooled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooled. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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