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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
But now to Los Angeles, summers are cooling slightly, with three fewer above-normal summer days per year since 1970.
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Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Frozen twist – Midsummer at ICEHOTEL Thanks to sustainable cooling tech, Sweden’s ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi stays open year-round.
—Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Pairing cooling bedding with equally summer-friendly pajamas stopped my night sweats in their tracks.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Measuring how magnets handle stress Running these benches alongside existing plant networks provides early data on how the central control systems, power feeds, vacuums, and cooling setups interact.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Closing vents in individual rooms will not help your cooling costs, but actually hurt your system.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Huang may also address some pain points in these major construction projects, including smart grid management to better power new data center facilities and more efficient air-cooling systems.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026
Two containers of pozole containing chicken and corn were improperly cooling in the walk-in cooler.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
The tank failure Orange County Fire Authority Interim Chief TJ McGovern has said the crisis likely was caused by the failure of a cooling system designed to regulate the temperature of chemical tanks at the site.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Frozen twist – Midsummer at ICEHOTEL Thanks to sustainable cooling tech, Sweden’s ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi stays open year-round.
—Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Pairing cooling bedding with equally summer-friendly pajamas stopped my night sweats in their tracks.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Measuring how magnets handle stress Running these benches alongside existing plant networks provides early data on how the central control systems, power feeds, vacuums, and cooling setups interact.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Closing vents in individual rooms will not help your cooling costs, but actually hurt your system.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Huang may also address some pain points in these major construction projects, including smart grid management to better power new data center facilities and more efficient air-cooling systems.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026
Two containers of pozole containing chicken and corn were improperly cooling in the walk-in cooler.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
The tank failure Orange County Fire Authority Interim Chief TJ McGovern has said the crisis likely was caused by the failure of a cooling system designed to regulate the temperature of chemical tanks at the site.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooling
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From a technical perspective, this product is essentially still a lightweight synthetic sleeping bag, so don’t expect miracles in freezing temperatures.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
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The austerity policies that Spain undertook during that crisis—such as freezing the minimum wage and cutting social spending—had produced an immensely unequal recovery and become the target of populist movements.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
1 June 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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For longer storage, ripe tomatoes can be kept in the refrigerator, but note that chilling can dull their flavor and change their texture.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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After chilling overnight, the patties are seared on a flattop to medium-rare for a crispy, peppery crust and smoky, juicy interior.—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
20 May 2026
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Does refrigerating help or hurt the freshness of your homemade or store-bought loaf?—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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For the best texture and flavor, wait until bananas are ripe before refrigerating them.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
18 May 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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In the Executive and Premier One-Bedroom Suites, a separate living room adds a place for gathering or relaxing while someone else is asleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Nestled right in the heart of the Uptown neighborhood, this two-bedroom Magic Cottage will give you a taste of Victorian flair with its original architectural details and two living rooms (one for relaxing, and another for pre-dinner drinks).—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
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“Cooling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooling. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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