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
Ice Therapy Ice therapy involves cooling the painful area of your back.
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Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
Keep scrolling for more cooling comforters.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Menthol, for example, has a tingly, cooling effect on lips and is often used in lip balms for that very feature.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2025
Controversy arose earlier this year after residents, a council member and the mayor declared a cooling station set up for homeless residents and others without adequate heating and cooling as unacceptable.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Inflation rose again in September, revealing the persistence of rising prices as the job market shows signs of cooling and consumers head into the holiday season.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Ice baths must be filled when cooling food.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Copper, which is essential for semiconductors, cables and cooling systems that are driving AI’s advance, has come into sharper focus as investors remain bullish on the AI trade.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Many women seek cooling products to soothe these symptoms.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 17 Oct. 2025
Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
Keep scrolling for more cooling comforters.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Menthol, for example, has a tingly, cooling effect on lips and is often used in lip balms for that very feature.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2025
Controversy arose earlier this year after residents, a council member and the mayor declared a cooling station set up for homeless residents and others without adequate heating and cooling as unacceptable.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Inflation rose again in September, revealing the persistence of rising prices as the job market shows signs of cooling and consumers head into the holiday season.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Ice baths must be filled when cooling food.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Copper, which is essential for semiconductors, cables and cooling systems that are driving AI’s advance, has come into sharper focus as investors remain bullish on the AI trade.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Many women seek cooling products to soothe these symptoms.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooling
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This cozy shawl is my carry-on security blanket—soft, lightweight, and big enough to use on a plane when freezing.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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Root crops usually withstand a few light frosts and potentially a short period of freezing weather, but they should always be harvested before the ground freezes.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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The film — part chilling revenge thriller and part absurd slapstick — is riveting.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Shared in October by u/pizzalogdong, the pictures show the gray tabby comfortably chilling inside a carrier, as her kittens are wrapped up in warm blankets by the poster.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Read on for more about refrigerating onions.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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That often means refrigerating them to ensure the microorganisms stay alive and the product doesn’t spoil.—
Isabel Vasquez RD LDN,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Blue Jays went on to stun the Dodgers that night, taking the first game 11-4 and quieting early speculation that they would be swept in four games by the defending champs.—
Paula Newton,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 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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Use planters, string lights, lanterns, and pillows to add extra color and texture to your relaxing outdoor space.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Magnesium supports sleep by relaxing muscles and calming the nervous system, whereas melatonin primarily helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Cooling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooling. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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