as in to cool
to become still and orderly
settle down and get to work, please
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Verb
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Postpone doing laundry, washing dishes or running the dishwasher until the evening when outdoor temperatures have cooled a bit.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
12 Aug. 2025 -
Driving with your windows down lets air in and cools down your vehicle.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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This year, the streets are hushed, and many children walk to school alone.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
15 Aug. 2025
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The wild west of Ireland reveals sea cliffs like Slieve League, hushed peat bogs, and winding roads threading through Connemara’s granite hills and glassy lakes.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Settle (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settle%20%28down%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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