COOLING Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

cooling

verb

present participle of cool

as in freezing

to cause to lose heat cool your drinks in the icy mountain stream

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as in hushing

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 cooling Google said the Wyoming facility will use air cooling to reduce pressure on local water resources, rather than relying on water-intensive cooling systems. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026 So building an eight-cylinder version, complete with the associated challenges of packaging, cooling and exhaust tuning, is quite the undertaking. — New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026 Operational technology refers to the machines that control physical processes in the real world, from cooling systems to water pumps. — Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026 The award was for a cooling system that uses no water and is more power-efficient. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026 Gelsinger pointed to several new breakthroughs in areas like optics, power management, and cooling that the industry has yet to adopt. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026 With a cooling, lightweight texture, the mask is pleasant to wear; even better, skin feels softer and smoother as soon as the 20-minute treatment is rinsed off. — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026 Mercedes is cooling its cylindrical batteries with a non-conductive oil that first flows by the connectors and then circles back past the center of the battery before returning to be cooled. — Roberto Baldwin, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026 Two large containers of cooked bean were improperly cooling in the walk-in refrigerator. — Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

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Check your grass variety and local growing conditions before buying seed, and avoid planting when extreme heat, freezing temperatures, or drought could prevent seedlings from establishing.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
For longer-term prep, follow our guide to making and freezing stuffing ahead.

— Victoria Granof, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of freezing

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Nelson remembers hushing her foster children back to sleep that night and calling 911, anxious for an end to those sleepless nights.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
If you’re used to traditional decluttering strategies that focus on sorting and purging, house hushing might feel strange.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

Definition of hushing

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That creates risk when the grid is most stressed — a hot summer afternoon and a bone-chilling polar vortex.

— H. Russell Frisby, Baltimore Sun, 2 Nov. 2026
Chill until firm, at least 1 hour and as long as 2 days, before baking (wrap in plastic wrap if chilling for more than 1 hour).

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of chilling

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Patrick Mahomes finished the job by scrambling up the middle, simultaneously giving the Chiefs an early lead and quieting some doubts about his reconstructed ACL and LCL.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Use the words that suit the tone of the piece, and that might mean quieting your inner voice, or the voice of your mother.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of quieting

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Leaving Leftovers Out Too Long One of the most common food safety mistakes is letting leftovers sit on the counter for too long before refrigerating them.

— Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2026
Experts say consumers can stay safe from outbreaks by keeping up with food recalls, washing produce well, refrigerating produce properly, and monitoring symptoms linked to foodborne illnesses.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of refrigerating

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The rooftop pool, complete with the aforementioned views, is perfect for relaxing after a busy day on your feet.

— Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
What to do nearby Just around 45 minutes outside of Atlanta, Château Élan is a great place for locals looking for a kid-friendly staycation or those who want to spend some time relaxing outside of the city.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026