1
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
Saranrom Thai is as pinched as a back alley, a simple geometry of concrete, wood and brick, and balances frank heat and funk with cooling freshness.
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Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
To optimize the lifespan of your cooling system, choose an appropriately sized AC unit for your space.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
Instead of forming quickly and slowly cooling into inactivity, some planetary cores may develop over billions of years while continuing to power magnetic dynamos.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
But as climate change brought hotter, wetter summers, cooling became a necessity.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Kiss night sweats goodbye with these cooling pillows and this dual-sided cooling comforter, which is breathable, promotes airflow, and was designed with hot sleepers in mind.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
The weather service said Boise will see a daytime high near 81 degrees before cooling down to 49 degrees overnight.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
Thanks to a wise acquisition of Boyd Thermal, which closed in March, Eaton is now in the liquid cooling business.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 3 May 2026
Accessible during the summer months, this trail offers a complimentary and refreshing experience, ideal for cooling off.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
To optimize the lifespan of your cooling system, choose an appropriately sized AC unit for your space.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
Instead of forming quickly and slowly cooling into inactivity, some planetary cores may develop over billions of years while continuing to power magnetic dynamos.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
But as climate change brought hotter, wetter summers, cooling became a necessity.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Kiss night sweats goodbye with these cooling pillows and this dual-sided cooling comforter, which is breathable, promotes airflow, and was designed with hot sleepers in mind.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
The weather service said Boise will see a daytime high near 81 degrees before cooling down to 49 degrees overnight.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
Thanks to a wise acquisition of Boyd Thermal, which closed in March, Eaton is now in the liquid cooling business.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 3 May 2026
Accessible during the summer months, this trail offers a complimentary and refreshing experience, ideal for cooling off.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooling
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That meant an overnight stay on the mountain in freezing conditions.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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While some lavender species, such as English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), can tolerate cold temperatures, most varieties will suffer when exposed to consistent winds and freezing conditions.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 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 prosecution showed the jurors chilling video and audio evidence that included Athena’s last moments after Horner lured her inside the FedEx van.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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This comes after the first part of his sentencing phase, where prosecutors showed jurors chilling surveillance footage taken from inside the truck that day, NBC DFW and the Star-Telegram reported.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Proper storage, like refrigerating and avoiding rinsing until use, helps extend their freshness.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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Research opens a channel, but more is needed Since refrigerating people wasn’t a viable treatment, chemists and pharmacologists needed to create a small molecule that could replicate what happened in the cold.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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Search revenue grew 17% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, quieting concerns over AI’s cannibalizing Google’s core business, and the company crossed $400 billion in annual revenue for the first time.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
6 May 2026
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The alarms go off, the two get locked in the entry hall, and as Emma panics, Charlie rushes over to kiss her, quieting her fear.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Hollywood star enjoyed her birthday week spending time with family, friends and Ramirez, as well as enjoying a relaxing spa visit.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Think open hiking trails, relaxing inns at a more attainable value, and cool mornings with warm afternoons.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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“Cooling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooling. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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