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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
Peak cooling efficiency is typically reached at intermediate speed, so there isn't a reason to have the ceiling fan set as fast as possible.
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Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
Data centers nationally consumed 17 billion gallons of water for cooling in 2023 — a figure that could quadruple by 2028, according to estimates from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Cotton poplin feels so crisp and cooling on a hot day, these are going to be perfect for balmy afternoons at home this summer.
—Natalie Cantell, InStyle, 5 June 2026
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute said in a news release that communities have complained about noise pollution from data centers, which generate near-constant noise from cooling systems, diesel generators and fans.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Using more water can save money and reduce emissions for big tech companies by reducing the power needed for cooling that relies on energy-intensive pumps to recirculate water.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
But now to Los Angeles, summers are cooling slightly, with three fewer above-normal summer days per year since 1970.
—Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Frozen twist – Midsummer at ICEHOTEL Thanks to sustainable cooling tech, Sweden’s ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi stays open year-round.
—Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Measuring how magnets handle stress Running these benches alongside existing plant networks provides early data on how the central control systems, power feeds, vacuums, and cooling setups interact.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
Data centers nationally consumed 17 billion gallons of water for cooling in 2023 — a figure that could quadruple by 2028, according to estimates from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Cotton poplin feels so crisp and cooling on a hot day, these are going to be perfect for balmy afternoons at home this summer.
—Natalie Cantell, InStyle, 5 June 2026
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute said in a news release that communities have complained about noise pollution from data centers, which generate near-constant noise from cooling systems, diesel generators and fans.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Using more water can save money and reduce emissions for big tech companies by reducing the power needed for cooling that relies on energy-intensive pumps to recirculate water.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
But now to Los Angeles, summers are cooling slightly, with three fewer above-normal summer days per year since 1970.
—Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Frozen twist – Midsummer at ICEHOTEL Thanks to sustainable cooling tech, Sweden’s ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi stays open year-round.
—Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Measuring how magnets handle stress Running these benches alongside existing plant networks provides early data on how the central control systems, power feeds, vacuums, and cooling setups interact.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooling
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Instead, anglers should kill the fish by freezing it or placing it on ice for an extended period, the agency states.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Locally temperatures may drop to near or just below freezing early Wednesday morning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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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.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
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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.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2025
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The initiative risks further chilling negotiations on a truce extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and paving the way for more detailed talks over Iran’s nuclear program.—
Jennifer A. Dlouhy,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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For longer storage, ripe tomatoes can be kept in the refrigerator, but note that chilling can dull their flavor and change their texture.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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Does refrigerating help or hurt the freshness of your homemade or store-bought loaf?—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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For the best texture and flavor, wait until bananas are ripe before refrigerating them.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
18 May 2026
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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.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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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.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Orange blossom Similar to lemon verbena, orange blossom is calming, antispasmodic (relaxing the muscles in the walls of your internal organs), and anti-nausea.—
Mélanie Defouilloy,
Vogue,
6 June 2026
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There’s also plenty of time for relaxing poolside and browsing boutiques built into the schedule.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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“Cooling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooling. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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