cooldown
noun
cool·down
ˈkül-ˌdau̇n 
: the act or an instance of allowing physiological activity to return to normal gradually after strenuous exercise by engaging in less strenuous exercise
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An interest-rate hike could help ease inflation but risks a further cooldown of the labor market, while a rate cut may boost hiring but threatens higher inflation.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2026
That’s especially important now, as Heineken has faced a recent cooldown in sales.
—John Kell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Friday’s expected high temperature of around 60 degrees marked a cooldown from Thursday.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Dec. 2025
Highs will climb close to 40 in the Twin Cities on Tuesday, but a cooldown is coming later in the week.
—Chris Shaffer, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2026
That’s especially important now, as Heineken has faced a recent cooldown in sales.
—John Kell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Friday’s expected high temperature of around 60 degrees marked a cooldown from Thursday.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Dec. 2025
Highs will climb close to 40 in the Twin Cities on Tuesday, but a cooldown is coming later in the week.
—Chris Shaffer, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Cooldown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooldown. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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