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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
As sea ice shrinks and expands, the surface ocean warms or cools.
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Hannah Richter, Scientific American, 7 May 2026
Many panicle hydrangeas have flowers that are tinged with pink when the weather cools, providing an even longer season of color.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Rather than relying on external freezing, the machine actively cools liquid ingredients inside the unit, allowing ice pops to form in as little as 25 to 45 minutes.
—New Atlas, 5 May 2026
The summer ceiling fan setting creates a breeze that cools the people in the room.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Monteverde cools down considerably at night, so the two hot tubs and brand new sauna were a welcome way to spend our post-hike evenings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
If the temperature cools to the dew point, fog will begin to form.
—Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 3 May 2026
As the weather heats up, this blush is one of the most satisfying products that simultaneously cools me down and adds a stunning pop of color to my cheeks that actually lasts.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
That can include checking for possible reasons the child is crying, such as hunger or needing a diaper change; trying out a list of strategies to calm the baby; and designating a spot, such as a crib or playpen, to leave the child for a few minutes while the parent cools off.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Hannah Richter, Scientific American, 7 May 2026
Many panicle hydrangeas have flowers that are tinged with pink when the weather cools, providing an even longer season of color.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Rather than relying on external freezing, the machine actively cools liquid ingredients inside the unit, allowing ice pops to form in as little as 25 to 45 minutes.
—New Atlas, 5 May 2026
The summer ceiling fan setting creates a breeze that cools the people in the room.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Monteverde cools down considerably at night, so the two hot tubs and brand new sauna were a welcome way to spend our post-hike evenings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
If the temperature cools to the dew point, fog will begin to form.
—Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 3 May 2026
As the weather heats up, this blush is one of the most satisfying products that simultaneously cools me down and adds a stunning pop of color to my cheeks that actually lasts.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
That can include checking for possible reasons the child is crying, such as hunger or needing a diaper change; trying out a list of strategies to calm the baby; and designating a spot, such as a crib or playpen, to leave the child for a few minutes while the parent cools off.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cools
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Hail is basically made up of balls of frozen rain—during thunderstorms, as warm air carries rain droplets high up into the atmosphere, the rain freezes.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hopson cuts, washes, steams, fries, freezes then refries his Kennebec potatoes for an ultra crisp and fluffy bite.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 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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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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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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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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The color forges a deep connection with nature that simultaneously relaxes and energizes.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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