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
At hearings before Florida legislators, data-center developers testified that many companies are bypassing their water challenges by moving to cooling systems that use closed-loop water technology to reduce massive water consumption.
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Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Instead of waiting for a building to be built and used, designers can now test how different cooling strategies will perform while plans are still being developed.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
These include multiyear infrastructure projects, regulatory frameworks designed for companies that may not show up, and talent pipelines built for a hiring market that’s already cooling.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
For early spring when the weather still gets chilly, use a set of thicker sheet sets to add the perfect amount of warmth, then pair it with a set of cooling sheets once hotter temperatures arrive later in the season.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Shortening days and cooling temps throw all kinds of signs to plants.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Minestrone and alfredo sauce were improperly cooling in the walk-in cooler.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
february 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
To be sure, while inflation is cooling, prices continue to rise faster than economists and the Federal Reserve would like.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Winemaker Kristina Shideler explains that most of these vineyards sit within the inversion layer—meaning they are covered with fog in the early part of the day—which offer a cooling effect and indirect sunlight into mid-day.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Instead of waiting for a building to be built and used, designers can now test how different cooling strategies will perform while plans are still being developed.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
These include multiyear infrastructure projects, regulatory frameworks designed for companies that may not show up, and talent pipelines built for a hiring market that’s already cooling.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
For early spring when the weather still gets chilly, use a set of thicker sheet sets to add the perfect amount of warmth, then pair it with a set of cooling sheets once hotter temperatures arrive later in the season.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Shortening days and cooling temps throw all kinds of signs to plants.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Minestrone and alfredo sauce were improperly cooling in the walk-in cooler.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
february 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
To be sure, while inflation is cooling, prices continue to rise faster than economists and the Federal Reserve would like.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Winemaker Kristina Shideler explains that most of these vineyards sit within the inversion layer—meaning they are covered with fog in the early part of the day—which offer a cooling effect and indirect sunlight into mid-day.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooling
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The below-freezing temperatures, which lasted weeks, froze creeks, ponds and even parts of the Potomac River in the area.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Gradual warming across Maryland through Thursday Early morning temperatures stayed safely above freezing in and around the Baltimore Beltway, but fog continues to be quite problematic.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 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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Practices and games begin in January and expose players to harsh weather and unnecessary injuries while fans watch games in bone-chilling cold or do not attend at all.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
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Of course the main lobby restaurant, Le Jardin, which has icy buckets chilling wine and the near-constant scent of truffles in the air during its 24-hour service, is always packed.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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It is recommended to allow spaghetti sauce to cool before refrigerating to avoid raising the fridge's internal temperature.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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For avocado slices, Ziata recommends topping them with lemon juice and olive oil, then covering them with an airtight lid or a layer of plastic wrap that's flush against the slices before refrigerating.—
Abigail Abesamis Demarest,
Martha Stewart,
30 Jan. 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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Ball collided hard with Lee and both crumpled quickly to the floor, quieting the arena while many looked on anxiously.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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The food is also elevated a bit from the typical Mexican fare, making Perro Salado a great place for a date night, relaxing group dinner or anything in between.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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What does relaxing look like for an Olympic speedskater?—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Cooling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooling. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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