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
However, others, including startup Lumen Orbit, have also discussed operating data centers from orbit, citing the abundant solar energy and cooling capabilities.
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Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
The artificial intelligence boom, driving data center demand for cooling equipment, has been one contributor.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Formula One's governing body, the FIA, has declared a heat hazard for this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix, and as a result, drivers are being urged to wear a cooling vest to keep their bodies cool.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Data centers on land use energy-heavy cooling systems.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
For an affordable at-home spa moment, this ice roller and qua sha set is perfect for depuffing and cooling the skin, while the ever-popular Revlon Oil-Absorbing Face Roller provides a quick and discreet way to manage shine throughout the day.
—Tabitha Britt, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025
Best-Smelling Body Wash With the weather cooling down, creating a spa-like experience in your shower can invigorate your senses and spark some joy this season—even on the gloomiest of days.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2025
Egg noodles were improperly cooling in a deep container with a lid in the walk-in cooler.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Soup holding internally at 113 degrees F after cooling for 2 hours (discarded).
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
The artificial intelligence boom, driving data center demand for cooling equipment, has been one contributor.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Formula One's governing body, the FIA, has declared a heat hazard for this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix, and as a result, drivers are being urged to wear a cooling vest to keep their bodies cool.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Data centers on land use energy-heavy cooling systems.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
For an affordable at-home spa moment, this ice roller and qua sha set is perfect for depuffing and cooling the skin, while the ever-popular Revlon Oil-Absorbing Face Roller provides a quick and discreet way to manage shine throughout the day.
—Tabitha Britt, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025
Best-Smelling Body Wash With the weather cooling down, creating a spa-like experience in your shower can invigorate your senses and spark some joy this season—even on the gloomiest of days.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2025
Egg noodles were improperly cooling in a deep container with a lid in the walk-in cooler.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Soup holding internally at 113 degrees F after cooling for 2 hours (discarded).
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooling
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Those weeks saw students, pensioners, veterans, doctors and teachers stand in freezing temperatures around giant stages, teaching politicians that this was not a crowd to lead, but one to follow.—
Nick Spicer,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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These smaller varieties are well-suited for container growing because of their compact growth habit and smaller blooms, but pots don’t provide insulation against freezing temperatures, so special care will need to be taken.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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But in the end, her chilling ode to the beginnings of her romance with Joe Alwyn won out.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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Spa lovers can easily spend an entire day at Zenova Spa & Wellness, rotating through water therapies and chilling in the Snow Room (a next-level cryotherapy experience).—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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Why to Plant Perennial Seeds in Fall Seed packages often include instructions for refrigerating perennial seeds for several weeks.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 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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Nine of those points came in a 16-0 third quarter run that turned a seven-point deficit into a 61-52 lead heading to the fourth, quieting the packed house in San Francisco’s Chase Center.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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This spot is perfect for relaxing and reflecting on the serenity all around.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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The policy mix—ending EV credits while relaxing other regulatory pressures—reduces the incentive for legacy OEMs to push EV volume, further chilling near‑term supplier investment even as global rivals continue cost-down cycles.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Cooling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooling. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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