1
as in freezes
to cause to lose heat
cool your drinks in the icy mountain stream
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2
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
Your body cools down by sweating, so replacing that moisture is crucial.
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Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 17 June 2026
Wind gusts could increase to 34 mph overnight Tuesday as the temperature cools to 62 degrees.
—Don Sweeney, Idaho Statesman, 15 June 2026
Even if headline risk cools temporarily, the physical disruption to shipping and the uncertainty around Hormuz are likely to keep a geopolitical risk premium embedded in crude prices.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Many buyers are hopeful that mortgage rates will fall this year, which could potentially happen if the Iran conflict ends, inflation cools and other economic factors improve.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Up to a certain mass, that gas cools quickly enough to keep raining down and feeding new star formation.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 9 June 2026
An oversized system cools too quickly without properly removing humidity, while an undersized unit runs constantly and struggles to maintain temperature.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
When frozen, the gel cools your drinks instantly and keeps them cold for hours.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
If inflation cools, resist the urge to celebrate by overspending.
—Staff Reports, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 17 June 2026
Wind gusts could increase to 34 mph overnight Tuesday as the temperature cools to 62 degrees.
—Don Sweeney, Idaho Statesman, 15 June 2026
Even if headline risk cools temporarily, the physical disruption to shipping and the uncertainty around Hormuz are likely to keep a geopolitical risk premium embedded in crude prices.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Many buyers are hopeful that mortgage rates will fall this year, which could potentially happen if the Iran conflict ends, inflation cools and other economic factors improve.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Up to a certain mass, that gas cools quickly enough to keep raining down and feeding new star formation.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 9 June 2026
An oversized system cools too quickly without properly removing humidity, while an undersized unit runs constantly and struggles to maintain temperature.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
When frozen, the gel cools your drinks instantly and keeps them cold for hours.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
If inflation cools, resist the urge to celebrate by overspending.
—Staff Reports, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cools
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When water freezes, these impurities solidify and block the straight path of light through the ice.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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When a delinquent account turns into a court judgment, a creditor can pursue a bank levy that freezes the account where those benefits land.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Sweeping views over Hyde Park and expert soundproofing that hushes those busy London street horns.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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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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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
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The current crisis in Iran has sent memories bubbling to the surface for the collective, and chills down the spines of viewers.—
Chloe Shrager,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Ozempic quiets this noise for a lot of people.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Your intellect quiets the naysayers.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Overthinking at work drains emotional energy because your brain never fully relaxes.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Set in the palace's former stables, the spa relaxes with a gorgeous indoor pool and aromatic treatments.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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“Cools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cools. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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