1
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
The moisture can create a perfect haven, if bacteria is present, to reproduce when the baked potato cools down while wrapped in foil and hits a temperature of 135 F to 41 F.
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
But those equity gains may slow as home value growth cools and borrowing costs remain elevated for new mortgage loans, as well as home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs).
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Next, a thermal-energy-storage system cools the CO2 to an ambient temperature.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 Dec. 2025
Once the metal cools, the pans are then cleaned up, polished, and seasoned.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
Some see ARMs as the only path to homeownership, wagering that central bankers will cut rates as inflation cools off.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Feeling inspired to bake as the weather cools?
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2025
As the weather quickly cools, swapping your sheets can do wonders for your sleep.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell poured cold water on hopes for a holiday rate cut, dialing back expectations as the labor market cools and inflation persists.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Lauren David, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
But those equity gains may slow as home value growth cools and borrowing costs remain elevated for new mortgage loans, as well as home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs).
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Next, a thermal-energy-storage system cools the CO2 to an ambient temperature.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 Dec. 2025
Once the metal cools, the pans are then cleaned up, polished, and seasoned.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
Some see ARMs as the only path to homeownership, wagering that central bankers will cut rates as inflation cools off.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Feeling inspired to bake as the weather cools?
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2025
As the weather quickly cools, swapping your sheets can do wonders for your sleep.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell poured cold water on hopes for a holiday rate cut, dialing back expectations as the labor market cools and inflation persists.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cools
Verb
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Bury the edge of a wire cage a couple of inches below the soil, which is much easier to do before the ground freezes.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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That’s because rent freezes discourage housing construction, leading to scarcity, crumbling buildings and higher prices over time.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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The top itself is an eight-layer cloth construction that satisfyingly hushes the cabin when raised.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
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Autumn hushes the Codrii forest, where mushrooms push through damp soil and the air smells of woodsmoke and moss.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Winds chills in the mountains could hit 0 to minus 10 degrees, the NWS says.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Dec. 2025
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When that happens, Arctic air chills temperatures in other regions.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Dec. 2025
Verb
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There are birds, their songs and calls rising to the surface when the traffic quiets.—
Emily Brindley,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
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There is something about using my hands that helps calm my nerves and quiets my mind.—
Brittney Oliver,
Essence,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Every schedule crescendos and relaxes in terms of travel difficulty, but the Broncos have been on a particularly brutal run recently.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
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That first episode suffers from the need to do so much heavy lifting and feels both overstuffed and overly conventional, but once all the pieces are in place, the show relaxes into itself and its actual voice emerges.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Cools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cools. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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