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
Isolated showers and weak thunderstorms were possible March 29 and March 30 across parts of metro Phoenix, according to the National Weather Service, with gusty winds and temperatures near daily records expected through March 30 before cooling midweek.
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Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Upgrade your makeup bag for spring and summer with this cooling lip-and-cheek tint.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
In this case, that meant everyone from thermal mechanical engineers to security guards at the liquid cooling purveyor for big tech infrastructure.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
The prospect of a cooling economy alongside high inflation, touched off by an oil shock, has many analysts comparing the current period to the 1970s.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Working in Rhode Island's four-season climate, technicians address both winter heating needs and summer cooling demands.
—Community's Choice Awards, The Providence Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
However, Webb’s data was about ten times more precise, revealing fine structures of heating and cooling for the first time.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
The water used for cooling is considered direct water use, while water used to generate electricity is indirect water use.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
While the gravy is cooling, whisk 2 tsp.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Upgrade your makeup bag for spring and summer with this cooling lip-and-cheek tint.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
In this case, that meant everyone from thermal mechanical engineers to security guards at the liquid cooling purveyor for big tech infrastructure.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
The prospect of a cooling economy alongside high inflation, touched off by an oil shock, has many analysts comparing the current period to the 1970s.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Working in Rhode Island's four-season climate, technicians address both winter heating needs and summer cooling demands.
—Community's Choice Awards, The Providence Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
However, Webb’s data was about ten times more precise, revealing fine structures of heating and cooling for the first time.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
The water used for cooling is considered direct water use, while water used to generate electricity is indirect water use.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
While the gravy is cooling, whisk 2 tsp.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooling
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These deep-ocean predators swim through near-freezing Arctic waters at a pace that barely registers.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Houdry’s catalytic invention couldn’t work with leaded gasoline, and it hadn’t been tested in tough conditions, such as freezing cold or sweltering heat.—
Ann E. Carlson,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 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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Thankfully, Janus Films will release Kurosawa’s bone-chilling short at IFC Center in New York City starting this weekend.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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At about midday Tuesday, the Puerto Vallarta resident posted an image of a plastic tub with what appeared to be a pinto spiny lobster chilling inside.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
25 Mar. 2026
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Another amendment Senate Democrats proposed was that if a homeowner could provide medical proof that the utility is medically necessary, like refrigerating medication, then a utility company can’t shut down the service, Pol said.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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That means not only refrigerating your eggs, but also putting them in the right place.—
Stacey Leasca,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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One of the key lessons UConn’s veterans took from last year’s championship run was the importance of focus, of quieting the noise that surrounds the bracket and the program’s unmatched legacy of success.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2026
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Kimmel quotes from one popular manual, published in 1916, that advised quieting a crying baby by flipping it over and administering a vigorous spanking.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Gear up for relaxing summer nights with this outdoor patio sofa.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Time to calm down with my favorite relaxing video.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Cooling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooling. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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