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
The concrete base and walls make the homes more resistant to fire and other natural elements, and could provide significant energy savings when heating and cooling the houses.
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Its maintenance services include oil change services, heating and cooling system flush and fill service, fuel system service and a transmission flush and fill service.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
The product also leaves a cooling and tingling sensation to provide relief from any itchiness.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The project will not use water-intensive evaporative cooling technology.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
As alternative data point to a cooling job market, cost cutting, and AI were the leading factors for job cuts and were collectively responsible for roughly 82,000 layoffs in October, according to Challenger.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Trotter said a major renovation that modernized the building included a central heating and cooling system powered by 30 vertical wells approximately 300 feet deep that are connected to high-efficiency heat pumps beneath the schoolyard parking area.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2025
Job chill The layoffs are further proof of a cooling economy.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
Keep scrolling for more cooling comforters.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Its maintenance services include oil change services, heating and cooling system flush and fill service, fuel system service and a transmission flush and fill service.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
The product also leaves a cooling and tingling sensation to provide relief from any itchiness.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The project will not use water-intensive evaporative cooling technology.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
As alternative data point to a cooling job market, cost cutting, and AI were the leading factors for job cuts and were collectively responsible for roughly 82,000 layoffs in October, according to Challenger.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Trotter said a major renovation that modernized the building included a central heating and cooling system powered by 30 vertical wells approximately 300 feet deep that are connected to high-efficiency heat pumps beneath the schoolyard parking area.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2025
Job chill The layoffs are further proof of a cooling economy.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
Keep scrolling for more cooling comforters.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooling
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Mikie Sherrill, the successful Democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey, made freezing electric rates a centerpiece of her victorious campaign, and got huge applause in mentioning the issue in her victory speech.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Temperatures will plummet below freezing early Monday thanks to a blast of Canadian air, the weather service said.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Nov. 2025
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In the leadup to its debut, the Apple TV/Sony Pictures Television show has been shrouded in secrecy — a decision that lends itself supremely well to a mystery-box sci-fi thriller that is equal parts philosophical conundrum and blood-chilling horror.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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Other snapshots included one of Graham chilling in a pink sweatsuit in the backseat of a car, her $1,250 dress and heels in a pile beside her.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Read on for more about refrigerating onions.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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That often means refrigerating them to ensure the microorganisms stay alive and the product doesn’t spoil.—
Isabel Vasquez RD LDN,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Blue Jays went on to stun the Dodgers that night, taking the first game 11-4 and quieting early speculation that they would be swept in four games by the defending champs.—
Paula Newton,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Tresemmé Lamellar Gloss Finishing Oil is what stands between you and shampoo-ad levels of shine, locking in luster and quieting frizz with its mix of sunflower, coconut, and macadamia oils.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The images, never meant for public view, showed officers eating fruit, decorating Christmas trees, singing, relaxing with their dogs.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Potassium also supports red blood cell production and helps counteract the effects of sodium by relaxing blood vessel walls and promoting fluid balance.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Cooling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooling. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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