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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
Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
After blanching the rhubarb, pack it tightly into a freezer-safe container, and cover completely with the cooled syrup.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
The complex process requires two Starships equipped with docking adapters to meet in orbit to transfer hundreds of tons of super-cooled propellant.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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
Pour mixture into the cooled crust, and spread until smooth.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The last Super El Niño reshaped weather and economies around the world, leaving disruptions that lingered long after the Pacific cooled.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
There have been several earlier Forbes pieces that tracked how inflation soared throughout the pandemic and cooled after 2022 but still highlight that current inflation persists above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target even now.
—Dawn Thilmany, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Costs have cooled significantly following a massive outbreak of bird flu last winter and spring, which disrupted the egg supply and sent retail prices soaring.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Submerge charcoal in water until it's thoroughly cooled.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Add them after the mixture has cooled so the heat doesn’t break down the scent.
—Ryan Brennan
may 13, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
After a hot start at the plate this season, Alvarez cooled significantly around mid-April.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Return the plate to the freezer for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the dollop of jam is completely cooled.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
Adjective
Our 2026 Tiguan was loaded with standard features such as 20-inch alloy wheels, LED automatic headlights, heated and cooled seats, heated R-line steering wheel, and a simplified 15-inch infotainment system.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
After blanching the rhubarb, pack it tightly into a freezer-safe container, and cover completely with the cooled syrup.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
The complex process requires two Starships equipped with docking adapters to meet in orbit to transfer hundreds of tons of super-cooled propellant.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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
Pour mixture into the cooled crust, and spread until smooth.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
As lower bitcoin and ether prices drained speculative demand – and investors pulled back from risk assets broadly amid macro uncertainty – trading activity across exchanges cooled and retail participation faded.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The last Super El Niño reshaped weather and economies around the world, leaving disruptions that lingered long after the Pacific cooled.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
There have been several earlier Forbes pieces that tracked how inflation soared throughout the pandemic and cooled after 2022 but still highlight that current inflation persists above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target even now.
—Dawn Thilmany, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Costs have cooled significantly following a massive outbreak of bird flu last winter and spring, which disrupted the egg supply and sent retail prices soaring.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Submerge charcoal in water until it's thoroughly cooled.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Add them after the mixture has cooled so the heat doesn’t break down the scent.
—Ryan Brennan
may 13, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
After a hot start at the plate this season, Alvarez cooled significantly around mid-April.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Return the plate to the freezer for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the dollop of jam is completely cooled.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 12 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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Lake Erie froze solid that year, but Dwight said the toxic sludge at the bottom of the river and the sheen of oil across the top would keep the Cuyahoga from freezing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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The administration invoked a daycare scandal in Minnesota and froze childcare payments to the state in the run-up to a large-scale immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Tima said the event opened up the eyes of many attendees about domestic violence, a conversation that is typically hushed in Caribbean households.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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Maggie saw couples pointing, whispering hushed opinions to each other.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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Somewhere in the chaos, a stylist balances an iced latte, three phones and a couture gown worth more than a Riviera apartment.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Alongside water, 14 misting stations will be installed, with iced towels given at the post-finish walk-off.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Similar to any leftovers, recipes reusing pickle brine should be refrigerated at all times and eaten within a short time.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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How to Store Leftover cucumber salad can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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In a statement posted on Facebook on Friday morning, Garden Grove Mayor Stephanie Klopfenstein said crews had a setback when the valve to one tank became frozen and pumps were affected because of water that was being poured on the tanks to keep them cool.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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This 5-ingredient casserole features convenient, frozen hash brown potatoes, a can of sloppy joe sauce, and can of chili.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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Tage Thompson momentarily quieted that Bell Centre crowd with a goal 53 seconds into the game that gave the Sabres a 1-0 lead.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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So, while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has quieted some rebellious voices by campaigning for aggressively redrawn congressional maps, Democrats should be aware of how dogged their opponents are willing to get.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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On this bitter, winter night G is searching for momentary shelter in B’s unheated apartment.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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But the attraction had not opened by April when Inside Climate News reported animals were kept in small cages and died in an unheated warehouse run by the International Drive business, which is now not operating.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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“Cooled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooled. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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