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 SnowCap’s patented thermoelectric system cools, heats, filters and sanitises, all from the lid itself. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026 Even once in a while, from under the ocean floor, hot magma erupts through the gaps and then cools down to form new planetary crust. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026 When the weather cools down or is stormy, algae blooms die off, depleting oxygen that fish and other aquatic life need to survive, Van Rhein said. — Zuri Primos july 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026 Roll the windows down briefly, then switch recirculation on once the cabin cools. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 As the global support for climate change regulations cools in the current political climate, climate activists are increasingly using the courts as a tool. — Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Other Factors That Affect Air Conditioner Performance While a large gap can certainly take its toll on your unit, there are other factors that can play into how well your AC unit cools your home. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 July 2026 A couple cools off in the Trocadero Fountain with the Eiffel Tower in the background during a heat wave in Paris on June 26, 2026. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 6 July 2026 Although typically the weather cools in the evening, the multi-day heat wave will keep temperatures high well after sunset. — Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 1 July 2026

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When the app freezes, you're stranded If the technology works, fine.

— Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Restricted airflow and low refrigerant levels are the most common reasons your AC freezes in hot weather.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 28 June 2026

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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
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