COOLING Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

cooling

verb

present participle of cool

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 Indeed, cooling is regarded as one of the major challengers for operators of orbital data centers, as there is no airflow in space to carry away heat. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Advanced Energy offers two cooling configurations for the power supply. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026 With the help of humanitarian organizations, governments can send out heat warnings, reach out to vulnerable populations, provide cooling centers and hydration stations, and expand health system capacity as needed. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026 Holscher also supports a state law requiring data centers to use closed-loop cooling systems that minimize water consumption, her campaign told The Star. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 Decisions around optical interconnect technologies, thermal management and cooling systems can influence future connectivity requirements. — Ankit Agarwal, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Each chandelier is masked with multiple layers of cooling cylinders that cool the system down to -273 degrees Celsius, or nearly -460 Fahrenheit, according to principal quantum hardware theorist Edward Chen. — Pera Onal, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026 Intrinsic is separately working with materials technology company HeiQ to explore combining Ciclo fibers with cooling, faster-drying, odor-control and allergen-reduction treatments. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, set a cooling rack on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

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Before our planet had oceans, air, or even a solid surface, the raw ingredients for life were already brewing in the dark, freezing fringes of the early Solar System.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
The state is seven years into an insurance market contraction, with regulated carriers freezing business or dropping large blocs of policies.

— Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of freezing

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Nelson remembers hushing her foster children back to sleep that night and calling 911, anxious for an end to those sleepless nights.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
If you’re used to traditional decluttering strategies that focus on sorting and purging, house hushing might feel strange.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

Definition of hushing

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Instead, the procedure transformed him into an unstable super-soldier — capable of being magnetically charming one moment and dangerously chilling the next.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
In what can only be described as an absolutely bone-chilling scene, it is laid out in brutal terms what awaits her in Iran.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of chilling

Verb

Patrick Mahomes finished the job by scrambling up the middle, simultaneously giving the Chiefs an early lead and quieting some doubts about his reconstructed ACL and LCL.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Use the words that suit the tone of the piece, and that might mean quieting your inner voice, or the voice of your mother.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of quieting

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Experts say consumers can stay safe from outbreaks by keeping up with food recalls, washing produce well, refrigerating produce properly, and monitoring symptoms linked to foodborne illnesses.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
How to reduce risk of cyclosporiasis Besides avoiding certain food items, people can reduce the risk of contracting cyclosporiasis with measures such as cooking fruits and vegetables and immediately refrigerating prepared produce.

— Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 14 Aug. 2026