cooled 1 of 2

adjective

as in chilled

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verb

past tense of cool
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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Recent Examples of cooled
Adjective
Sprinkle remaining 1 1/4 cups Cheddar cheese evenly over cooled crust. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 Traditional data centers utilize large volumes of cooled air to remove the heat generated by servers. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026 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 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
Turn off the oven and leave the door closed until the oven has cooled completely. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 July 2026 Once your cake is baked and cooled, use the back of a piping tip to cut out tiny circles. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026 Those suffering from a heat stroke who are not cooled down in time face the risk of organ failure and death. — Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026 Cooked rice that needed to be cooled to 41 degrees or below measured 56 degrees. — David J. Neal july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 And while the market has cooled, that doesn’t mean people aren’t still buying. — George Nelson For Artnews, Robb Report, 9 July 2026 Previous research has found these ultra-reflective clouds bounced more of the sun’s energy back into space and cooled the Pacific, contributing to a subsequent La Niña event, El Niño’s counterpart, which tends bring down global temperatures. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 July 2026 Once the mixture has cooled, mash the pineapple chunks to release their juices. — Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026 And while the market has cooled, that doesn’t mean people aren’t still buying. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooled
  1. chilled
  2. froze
  3. hushed
  4. iced
  5. refrigerated
  6. quieted
  7. frozen
  8. unheated
Adjective
  • The dilemma of a dip becoming too warm becomes a non-issue with a chilled dip keeper.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • First up, a light and lovely starter course of chilled soup.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
Definition of chilled
Verb
  • While no layoffs were proposed, the city froze hiring for several positions, including animal control officer, code enforcement officer, and senior civil engineer.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
  • The senator froze up while speaking with reporters in two 2023 incidents and suffered several falls, using a wheelchair at times as a precaution.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of froze
Verb
  • Behind the station doors are 150 polished European-style rooms, hushed corridors and a few magnificent surprises.
    — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The years have only intensified Zimmerman’s mournful, hushed vocal performance, and Dream Me a Dream often plays out like a bedtime story spun by a beloved elder, accompanied by soft strings, shakers, and even a synth or two.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026
Definition of hushed
Adjective
  • The dessert chain has an expansive menu that includes cakes, crêpes, freshly made Belgium waffles, funnel cakes and hot and iced drinks.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
  • Beverage selections are generally limited to water (flat, sparkling or infused), iced and hot tea, coffee, espresso drinks and V8.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of iced
Verb
  • Fruits and vegetables that are cut, peeled, or cooked should be refrigerated as soon as possible, within two hours, according to the CDC.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 13 July 2026
  • Opened canned food should be refrigerated in airtight containers within two hours.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
Definition of refrigerated
Verb
  • In a section down the first-base line, a sea of shirtless fans chanted expletives at the Phillies but quieted a bit when Brandon Marsh tied the game with a two-run blast on a sweeper that caught too much plate.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 24 June 2026
  • The drums in the far corner kept playing but the vibe rightfully quieted.
    — David Close, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Definition of quieted
Adjective
  • As Earth warms, an important source of methane is thawing permafrost, the permanently frozen ground found mostly in the Arctic.
    — Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 13 July 2026
  • For the grand opening in Eagle the store offered sweet cream, chocolate, pistachio, strawberry, wild berry and frozen lemonade.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2026
Definition of frozen
Adjective
  • To keep the roots of your strawberry plants from freezing, place them in an unheated garage or shed, or under a deck.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
  • Potted plants can be brought indoors during cold snaps and stored in a cool location such as an unheated garage.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Definition of unheated

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