as in to cool
to become still and orderly
settle down and get to work, please
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For example, natural light changes from warm and dim in the morning, to cool and bright at midday, and golden in late afternoons.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026 -
Researchers are also studying ways to cool the most endangered parts of the reef, like spraying salt water into clouds to deflect sunlight.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The air is hushed, the water glassy.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Mendoza hushed any critics in the Rose Bowl, providing both the stats and the subtle moments.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Settle (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settle%20%28down%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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