as in jails
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
plea-bargained to avoid spending time in the cooler
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Recent Examples of coolers
For those looking to upgrade their picnic setup, select coolers are marked down by 30%.
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The foundation provides tools and propane to use, but guests need to bring their own food, coolers, and ice.
—Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Five coolers of ice tilapia were also found, officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
There are little touches, too – like the pretty wooden coolers scattered across the course that hold cool, yummy Uncrustables inside.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Reach-in coolers that didn’t keep food safe from bacteria growth and utensils stored in filthy spots shut down a Miami restaurant after inspection last week.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Instead of proper metal baskets to hold tennis balls, Sam unloaded several lidless coolers from the RV, their insulation poking out through the cracks in the sides, all filled with balls.
—Nicola Harrison, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Plus, the beaches are dog-friendly (as long as they're leashed), and stocked coolers are always welcome (just leave the glass at home).
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Others followed suit hours ahead of time, some bringing lawn chairs and coolers for the long wait.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The foundation provides tools and propane to use, but guests need to bring their own food, coolers, and ice.
—Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Five coolers of ice tilapia were also found, officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
There are little touches, too – like the pretty wooden coolers scattered across the course that hold cool, yummy Uncrustables inside.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Reach-in coolers that didn’t keep food safe from bacteria growth and utensils stored in filthy spots shut down a Miami restaurant after inspection last week.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Instead of proper metal baskets to hold tennis balls, Sam unloaded several lidless coolers from the RV, their insulation poking out through the cracks in the sides, all filled with balls.
—Nicola Harrison, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Plus, the beaches are dog-friendly (as long as they're leashed), and stocked coolers are always welcome (just leave the glass at home).
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Others followed suit hours ahead of time, some bringing lawn chairs and coolers for the long wait.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coolers
Noun
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The field office constantly coördinated with local social-services agencies, hospitals, funeral homes, jails.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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It was not considered controversial when the Obama administration placed immigration enforcement officials in county jails to coordinate the removal of individuals convicted of serious crimes, so that same level of cooperation should not be controversial today.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Noun
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In recent years, California has closed five prisons, with another potentially coming.—
Sarah Anderson,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Over time, federal prosecutors say, several of these groups operating in the prisons evolved into violent criminal organizations such as Los Tiburones and Ñetas, with memberships in the thousands.—
Raquel Rutledge,
ProPublica,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Behind bars in state penitentiaries in Gatesville and Marlin, Mejia felt forgotten.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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The wave of prison violence is happening despite the deployment of military and police forces in several penitentiaries.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Coolers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coolers. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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