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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
Verb
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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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Pour it over cold brew or iced coffee for a sweet, creamy finish.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Phung said most ca phe sua da, or Vietnamese iced coffee, sold at bakeries and milk tea shops in the United States is made with Arabica beans grown in Brazil or other parts of South America.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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There were still a few lots of uncleared rubble on the commercial strip, like frozen images from a lingering nightmare, but there was music as well — a buzz-saw symphony of new construction.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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With 85km left, sitting in the bunch, Healy has a frozen turbo gel.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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In addition, there’s a 13.18-carat unmounted and unheated sugarloaf cabochon Kahmir sapphire with an estimate of $500,000 - $750,000.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
30 Nov. 2024
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It is centered with a 14.03-carat unheated Ceylon sapphire.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 June 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 24 Jul. 2025.
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