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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
Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
When cooled to an ultracold 20 Kelvin (K) (-253°C or -423F), the motor’s specialized materials lose virtually all electrical resistance.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Since then, the pair have, apparently, cooled off their friendship.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Eco effort While this lodge has been clad in natural materials, it’s been built primarily using glass and steel, and cooled and lit with power from two giant diesel generators.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
In 1870, however, the unexpected outbreak of war between France and Prussia—the third and fourth largest economies in the world—resulted in two years of financial turmoil on European capital markets that cooled the appetite for American securities.
—Fortune, 2 June 2026
In fact many countries went through a spasm of panic-buying at the beginning of the conflict, which has since cooled off.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
After Adele and her mother had fought, bitterly, about her decision to keep the baby, and then more bitterly about her refusal to find Jamie in Florida and demand child support, Bromley invited her to live with him while things cooled down at home.
—Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
While early-day storms have cooled parts of West Texas, forecasters expect instability to rebuild farther east and south as temperatures increase.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 26 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
These were signs the women could easily read as the air cooled and their hearts sped.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
When cooled to an ultracold 20 Kelvin (K) (-253°C or -423F), the motor’s specialized materials lose virtually all electrical resistance.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Since then, the pair have, apparently, cooled off their friendship.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Eco effort While this lodge has been clad in natural materials, it’s been built primarily using glass and steel, and cooled and lit with power from two giant diesel generators.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
In 1870, however, the unexpected outbreak of war between France and Prussia—the third and fourth largest economies in the world—resulted in two years of financial turmoil on European capital markets that cooled the appetite for American securities.
—Fortune, 2 June 2026
In fact many countries went through a spasm of panic-buying at the beginning of the conflict, which has since cooled off.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
After Adele and her mother had fought, bitterly, about her decision to keep the baby, and then more bitterly about her refusal to find Jamie in Florida and demand child support, Bromley invited her to live with him while things cooled down at home.
—Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
While early-day storms have cooled parts of West Texas, forecasters expect instability to rebuild farther east and south as temperatures increase.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooled
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Beat with chilled beaters of a mixer on medium until soft peaks form (tips curl).—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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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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That ties with December for the highest share of homes delisted since March 2020, when the pandemic hit and the housing market froze.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Coinbase froze more than $3 million in cryptocurrency assets tied to criminal networks.—
Michael Sinkewicz , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Tage Thompson’s voice was hushed when speaking to reporters.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 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
Adjective
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Pop into Florida’s oldest bar, Palace Saloon, and try the Beach Babe iced latte from Amelia Island Coffee.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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Boozy, bright, and balanced, this cocktail is often described as a spiked iced sweet tea and gets its vibrant color from amaretto and orange juice.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Once a food is cut, peeled or cooked, it should be refrigerated within two hours, if not used right away.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Heinz asserts that their ketchup is shelf-stable due to its natural acidity but should be refrigerated after opening to maintain its quality.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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Your frozen pizza is already topped with a nice blanket of cheese, but there's no such thing as too much!—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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In the frozen food section, Deep Brands is serving Asian flavors to a diverse customer base that reflects the country, not just an Asian population, according to General Manager Kiernan Laughlin.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
29 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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Essentially Color designs are set with rare, exceptional gemstones that are often unique, unheated, and intensely saturated in color.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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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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“Cooled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooled. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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