COOLS Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

cools

verb

present tense third-person singular of cool

as in freezes

to cause to lose heat cool your drinks in the icy mountain stream

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as in hushes

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 cools Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Glenwood Springs is in August and September, when the weather cools, the crowds start to disperse, and prime hot springs season begins. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026 As the sun dips behind the canyon walls, the desert cools down rapidly, creating another window to head back out for a dusky hike. — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026 Turning Challenges into Opportunities Whether the AI market cools or stabilizes, businesses are entering a more practical phase of adoption. — Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Choose the message that matters most, ask the clean question, and follow up before the thread disappears into unnecessary noise today before momentum cools. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 The setup creates a mutually beneficial microclimate where the vegetation cools the solar panels to boost their efficiency and the panels provide shade to support plant growth. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026 While Fresno cools into the mid-70s for the low temperatures over the next several days, some spots on the edge of both the Central Coast range and the Sierra could be stuck with overnight lows well into the 80s. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The top features ruffled cap sleeves and a flowy silhouette that can be easily paired with shorts in the summer and jeans as the weather cools down. — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026 As the cobbler cools, the filling will continue thickening and the top layer will settle. — Terrence Hayes, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cools

Verb

The second drug is a paralytic that freezes the body from the outside in, creating the effect that the person is peacefully asleep.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
The vehicle clearly recognizes the obstacles in the way and freezes in place for around a minute, occasionally fidgeting with the steering wheel and pulsing the brakes.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of freezes

Verb

Authorities say the case grew from overseas shipments flagged by customs, marking a third round of national security arrests that further chills Hong Kong’s already precarious independent book trade.

— Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
This nifty side table chills beverages for hours while doubling as a convenient spot to set down drinks or snacks.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026

Definition of chills

Verb

This not only improves blow flow in one particular region but also relaxes and widens blood vessels throughout the body, Kloner says.

— Will Stone, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026
This area of the Atlantic — called the main development region — should be getting very active at this point in a typical season as wind shear relaxes and ocean temperatures soar, providing tropical systems with ample fuel.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026