1
as in freezing
to cause to lose heat
cool your drinks in the icy mountain stream
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2
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
For this year's 55th annual Pride Parade on Sunday, organizers were prepared, with six cooling buses stationed along the parade route.
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Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Lauryn enjoyed the performance from her seat, singing along and cooling herself off with an electronic fan.
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Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Additionally, their intensive cooling systems require vast amounts of water and produce constant noise and light pollution.
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Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Carlo said one of challenges with expansion is space for new cooling plants.
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Francois De Beaupuy,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
This can minimize cooling efficiency by making the unit work harder to bypass the clog, cause water damage from an overflowing drain pan, and even trigger respiratory issues from mold and mildew growth.
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Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The Environment Monwana was built with the vision of being a leading eco-conscious lodge, with integrated renewable energy sources, highly efficient heating and cooling systems, and smart technology that would minimize its environmental footprint.
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Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Shoppers can find deals on cooling sheets, plush comforters, memory foam pillows, bath towel sets and more, with many items marked down by 30% to 60%.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
Older adults in Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Brevard counties can request up to $2,000 in funds to put toward pre-paying utility bill, covering disconnection fees and purchasing cooling fans.
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Karla Radka,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Lauryn enjoyed the performance from her seat, singing along and cooling herself off with an electronic fan.
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Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Additionally, their intensive cooling systems require vast amounts of water and produce constant noise and light pollution.
—
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Carlo said one of challenges with expansion is space for new cooling plants.
—
Francois De Beaupuy,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
This can minimize cooling efficiency by making the unit work harder to bypass the clog, cause water damage from an overflowing drain pan, and even trigger respiratory issues from mold and mildew growth.
—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The Environment Monwana was built with the vision of being a leading eco-conscious lodge, with integrated renewable energy sources, highly efficient heating and cooling systems, and smart technology that would minimize its environmental footprint.
—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Shoppers can find deals on cooling sheets, plush comforters, memory foam pillows, bath towel sets and more, with many items marked down by 30% to 60%.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
Older adults in Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Brevard counties can request up to $2,000 in funds to put toward pre-paying utility bill, covering disconnection fees and purchasing cooling fans.
—
Karla Radka,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooling
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On Tuesday the team—which includes nine specialists across medicine, performance and psychology—could have an array of ice bags, cold towels, freezing vests and even cooling overshoes at their disposal.
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There is no shortage of policy proposals for reducing college costs, ranging from freezing tuition to canceling student debt.
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There are a lot of ways to declutter out there—the pile method and the discernment method are two of them, and now, everyone’s hushing their house.
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Unfortunately, the austerity and elegance of the downstairs dining room acts as a dampener, hushing the salad’s brashness and sapping much of the fun.
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Great for running errands, chilling on the couch, or curling up on a redeye flight, this sporty set can do it all.
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The good news is that many of these risks are preventable with simple habits like cleaning, separating raw foods, cooking thoroughly, and chilling foods promptly.
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However, the Rams’ acquisition of Garrett puts a team that was firmly a Super Bowl favorite back in the conversation for a 2026 Super Bowl run, quieting the doubters who rose after the 2026 NFL Draft.
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The company says the device supports sleep by lowering cortisol within minutes, slowing the heart, quieting racing thoughts and shifting users into parasympathetic mode.
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Storing the jar upside down before refrigerating can also help redistribute the oils more evenly.
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White settlers used the caves for refrigerating food, mining saltpeter, and making moonshine.
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Iguanas are everywhere, relaxing around and even inside the pools—a further stamp of approval from nature itself.
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But Wright was relaxing in a hammock when those words came to him; Thomson, in the stiff upholstery of the multiplex, is worse off.
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“Cooling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooling. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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