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
Recent renovations have prioritized natural materials, while cutting-edge heat pump systems now provide emission-free heating and cooling throughout the hotel.
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Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
All four sides of the building are covered by a pattern of interlocking trapezoidal pieces that serve as a sunscreen, cooling the interior.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The inspector also noticed dirty equipment and improper food cooling methods.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
The reactors utilize passive cooling systems that do not require external power for safety.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Sausage that had been cooked more than three hours before the inspection was improperly cooling in a deep container with a lid.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid is a breathable innerspring mattress with a cooling system that allows for airflow and keeps the heat away from the body.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
White dwarfs — the superdense, slowly cooling embers left behind when stars like our sun die — are usually quiet cosmic relics.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The second features a 10,000mAh battery and comes with a built-in cooling fan and thermoelectric cooler, which Realme claims can reduce temperatures by up to 6°C.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
All four sides of the building are covered by a pattern of interlocking trapezoidal pieces that serve as a sunscreen, cooling the interior.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The inspector also noticed dirty equipment and improper food cooling methods.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
The reactors utilize passive cooling systems that do not require external power for safety.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Sausage that had been cooked more than three hours before the inspection was improperly cooling in a deep container with a lid.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid is a breathable innerspring mattress with a cooling system that allows for airflow and keeps the heat away from the body.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
White dwarfs — the superdense, slowly cooling embers left behind when stars like our sun die — are usually quiet cosmic relics.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The second features a 10,000mAh battery and comes with a built-in cooling fan and thermoelectric cooler, which Realme claims can reduce temperatures by up to 6°C.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooling
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The inspiration for jelly ice came from freezing tofu, which releases any water stored inside when it's thawed, much like ice.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
31 Aug. 2025
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This means freezing methods can be applied at skin level to destroy underlying subcutaneous fat while not harming the skin.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Ready to dive into the bone-chilling world of The Conjuring?—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Armed with her signature razor-sharp wit and deadpan charm, Wednesday is also plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 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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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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But instead of quieting interest in the case, the release of the memo has only left MAGA voices more insistent the administration release more information.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
17 July 2025
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What To Take Home With You While a relaxing getaway does help reduce fatigue from a busy summer, a true reset trip will also give you tools to bring back with you to help maintain healthy habits at home.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The video shows the two large dogs named Trusty and Arthur relaxing on a large dog bed.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Cooling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooling. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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