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 By the same token, the advanced thermal system cools down the laptop exceedingly fast once the work is done. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026 The filling will firm up as the pie cools, giving you smooth, custardy slices. — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026 Alberto Rodríguez cools off with his daughters Heaven, 3, and Emari, 6, in a water spray during an extremely hot day on June 29, 2026, in Chicago’s West Humboldt Park neighborhood. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 The mask has a hydrogel texture that calms and cools the skin while its clinical-grade ingredients sink in to rejuvenate the complexion. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 The initial spending surge is climbing but losing steam as AI capex growth as a share of GDP slows, the boost from last year’s tax depreciation incentives fades, and the stock-market wealth effect cools. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026 Irina Ivanova cools off in the pool after using the steam room. — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 Wear them with a silky midi skirt now, then switch to trousers or sweater dresses as the weather cools down. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026 Moving Indoors in the Cold Spiders such as cellar spiders, wolf spiders, and hobo spiders move indoors as the weather cools—just like many other insects. — Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 23 Oct. 2026

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Fully hydrated plants overwinter better, so continue to water as needed until the ground freezes.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2026
Indoor swimming pools have their place, but there’s something about diving into warm water as the world around you freezes that is hard to beat.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of freezes

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The department also argues that threatening officers with prosecution for protecting their identities and their families chills enforcement of federal law and compromises sensitive operations.

— Eric Henderson, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
With her severe bob and icy demeanor, Miranda chills her underlings to the bone.

— Jami Ganz, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2026

Definition of chills

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Their Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation effectively quiets daily transit hums and crowded office chatter, while custom 40mm drivers pump out rich acoustics backed by customizable Ultra Bass tuning.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Boos or not, the new GM has to decide on the best course of action for the present and future of the franchise, not just the one that quiets things down the quickest.

— Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of quiets

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Arginine is an amino acid that the body needs to make nitric oxide, a compound that relaxes and expands blood vessels, improving blood flow.

— Mark Gurarie, HEALTH, 4 Nov. 2026
Consuming caffeine relaxes the muscular valve between the esophagus and stomach, according to the Cleveland Clinic, which can cause stomach acid to move up into the esophagus and possibly lead to heartburn.

— Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026