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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
Saturday cools slightly, with highs in the low 80s across the foothills.
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Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
The study suggests those giant sloshing motions may help regulate how the cluster cools over time by redistributing heat through the intracluster gas, alongside energy injected by the active supermassive black hole at the center of IC 1101, which is one of the most massive known to date.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 20 May 2026
Once the mixture cools and hardens, the resulting material is a highly uniform, porous metal foam.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Open Up Your Windows At Night When the temperature cools down and the sun sets, open your windows and shades to let the cooler air flow through your home.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Accessorize with jewelry that cools you down.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
What happens once the tour wraps, the season ends, the algorithm cools or the headlines wane?
—Sandra Richards, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
Higher fuel costs and higher air fares may linger long after the Iran conflict cools down.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
If things look good next season, all of this cools until next summer, when Matthews becomes eligible to extend his contract.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
The study suggests those giant sloshing motions may help regulate how the cluster cools over time by redistributing heat through the intracluster gas, alongside energy injected by the active supermassive black hole at the center of IC 1101, which is one of the most massive known to date.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 20 May 2026
Once the mixture cools and hardens, the resulting material is a highly uniform, porous metal foam.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Open Up Your Windows At Night When the temperature cools down and the sun sets, open your windows and shades to let the cooler air flow through your home.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Accessorize with jewelry that cools you down.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
What happens once the tour wraps, the season ends, the algorithm cools or the headlines wane?
—Sandra Richards, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
Higher fuel costs and higher air fares may linger long after the Iran conflict cools down.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
If things look good next season, all of this cools until next summer, when Matthews becomes eligible to extend his contract.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cools
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The surface freezes first, and the sheet thickens downward.—
Deena Theresa,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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The largest region that produces winter wheat -- the Great Plains stretching from Montana to Texas -- has been hit the hardest by drought as well as some spring freezes, Rippey added.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
28 May 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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Stress lights up the brain’s threat circuits in the amygdala and quiets the prefrontal cortex — the region responsible for reasoning and self-control.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 May 2026
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In simpler terms, magnesium glycinate quiets excitatory brain signals, helps your body shift into sleep mode and reduces the stress hormones that keep you wired at night.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Keep words warm, yet clear and definite today so everyone relaxes sooner.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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The new documentary includes footage of this shocking moment, showing Attenborough pressed to the ground as a young gorilla relaxes on top of him, seemingly unbothered by the man in their midst.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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“Cools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cools. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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