as in to cool
to become still and orderly
settle down and get to work, please
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James Wade, ex-Chicago Sky coach and GM and current Raptors assistant, was once considered a front-runner, but his candidacy appears to have cooled.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025 -
After a post-pandemic boom, the luxury market has cooled a bit in the past year or so.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The vibe is hushed and calming.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
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McIlroy would hush the USA crowd after putts, while Reed would bow to their applause.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 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 Oct. 2025.
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