1
as in froze
to cause to lose heat
cool your drinks in the icy mountain stream
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2
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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as in chilled
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Recent Examples of cooled
Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
But the anger that fueled once-unthinkable scenes of vandalism has cooled.
—Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Yields cooled a bit Friday after the November personal consumption expenditures price index, the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation, came in slightly below expectations.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Consumer Inflation Trends And The Outlook For 2025 Year-on-year consumer inflation rates cooled in 2024 from 2023.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Still, the mood has cooled as the pace of growth has proven unpredictable, leading to earnings disappointments and frustrated investors.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
The labor market has gradually cooled, however.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Once cooled, strain and discard the solids.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Not only did the Steelers lose to the Ravens in Baltimore, but the Penguins were cooled by the Devils in New Jersey.
—Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Looking forward A number of sectors cooled, while others heated up.
—Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
But the anger that fueled once-unthinkable scenes of vandalism has cooled.
—Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Yields cooled a bit Friday after the November personal consumption expenditures price index, the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation, came in slightly below expectations.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Consumer Inflation Trends And The Outlook For 2025 Year-on-year consumer inflation rates cooled in 2024 from 2023.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Still, the mood has cooled as the pace of growth has proven unpredictable, leading to earnings disappointments and frustrated investors.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
The labor market has gradually cooled, however.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Once cooled, strain and discard the solids.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Not only did the Steelers lose to the Ravens in Baltimore, but the Penguins were cooled by the Devils in New Jersey.
—Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooled
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When the property bubble burst and prices began to fall amid a broader economic slowdown, the market froze, leaving many of these units unoccupied.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The government initially froze all these grants and contracts.—
Isaac Chotiner,
The New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Beverage options include iced tea, lemonade, soda and coffee, and dessert options range from milkshakes and ice cream to brownies and cookies.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Make a simple syrup: Lemongrass can be used as an infused drink sweetener for lemonade, iced tea, or mocktails.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Aside from some space for ice cream, the club intentionally didn’t include freezers in the design of its kitchens because frozen food isn’t a part of the broader food and beverage plan.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Top the drink with frozen grapes, gummy worms, or a spring of fresh mint for a festive Halloween drink idea.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In late 1950, Varda found a pair of adjacent former storefronts in the Rue Daguerre, which were unheated and had only an outdoor toilet.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
15 July 2025
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The rest are unheated, scheduled to be open April 1 to Oct. 31 this year, with varied daytime hours.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Sleek chrome and frosted glass work well in minimalist or midcentury living spaces (think living or dining rooms).—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
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Every school created a pool of students to do the cleaning, supply a fruit platter, decorate and, finally, bake a frosted dessert.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
19 May 2025
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“Cooled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooled. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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