AIR-CONDITIONING Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

air-conditioning

verb

present participle of air-condition

as in freezing

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Room-temperature operation Quantum computers mostly depend on massive, freezing dilution refrigerators.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Within hours of the vote, opposition parties petitioned the High Court of Justice, which issued a temporary injunction freezing its implementation.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of freezing

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Solutions can range from the low-cost option of increasing the temperature by a few degrees to the high-cost solution of installing an entirely new cooling system.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 31 July 2026
In turn, the second control relies on a cooling laser that slows the ions’ vibrations, which reduces their temperature.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026

Definition of cooling

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For a fruity variation, add a layer of jam over the bottom two cake layers before topping with frosting.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
This is a classic springtime dessert made with tangy cream cheese frosting and two layers of dense, moist cake made with plenty of grated carrot for texture and flavor.

— Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

Definition of frosting

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Practice good food safety habits—such as refrigerating and thoroughly cooking eggs—to reduce the risk of food poisoning.

— Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026
Violations included visibly spoiled, expired milk; selling homemade desserts without approval; and not refrigerating perishable foods properly.

— Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of refrigerating

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But the plane’s de-icing system experienced recurring technical faults and was repeatedly switched back and forth during critical phases of the trip.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
The final touch is a cream cheese icing good enough to eat by the spoonful.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026

Definition of icing

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