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as in froze
to cause to lose heat
cool your drinks in the icy mountain stream
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as in hushed
to become still and orderly
after the recess, tempers had cooled, and we could have a civil, rational discussion
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Recent Examples of cooled
Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
After blanching the rhubarb, pack it tightly into a freezer-safe container, and cover completely with the cooled syrup.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
The complex process requires two Starships equipped with docking adapters to meet in orbit to transfer hundreds of tons of super-cooled propellant.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 13 May 2026
For a little bakery-style flourish, finish the cooled cake with a drizzle of powdered sugar icing.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
To freeze, let the cooled, unglazed cake wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil, and freeze for up to three months.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
In a large bowl, combine the cooled onion and garlic with the ground meat and egg.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Pour mixture into the cooled crust, and spread until smooth.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Ryan Brennan
may 13, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
After a hot start at the plate this season, Alvarez cooled significantly around mid-April.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Return the plate to the freezer for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the dollop of jam is completely cooled.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
Submerge charcoal in water until it's thoroughly cooled.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
The mid-November air cooled her skin.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Matter vaporized, mixed and cooled extremely quickly, rearranging into new forms.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
The moon that may have cooled too slowly Magnetic fields are usually powered by internal dynamos—movements of electrically conducting liquid metal inside a planet or moon.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
The seats and steering wheel can be cooled and heated and the driver’s seat features an ergonomic design.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Adjective
Our 2026 Tiguan was loaded with standard features such as 20-inch alloy wheels, LED automatic headlights, heated and cooled seats, heated R-line steering wheel, and a simplified 15-inch infotainment system.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
After blanching the rhubarb, pack it tightly into a freezer-safe container, and cover completely with the cooled syrup.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
The complex process requires two Starships equipped with docking adapters to meet in orbit to transfer hundreds of tons of super-cooled propellant.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 13 May 2026
For a little bakery-style flourish, finish the cooled cake with a drizzle of powdered sugar icing.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
To freeze, let the cooled, unglazed cake wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil, and freeze for up to three months.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
In a large bowl, combine the cooled onion and garlic with the ground meat and egg.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Pour mixture into the cooled crust, and spread until smooth.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Add them after the mixture has cooled so the heat doesn’t break down the scent.
—Ryan Brennan
may 13, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
After a hot start at the plate this season, Alvarez cooled significantly around mid-April.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Return the plate to the freezer for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the dollop of jam is completely cooled.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
Submerge charcoal in water until it's thoroughly cooled.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
The mid-November air cooled her skin.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Matter vaporized, mixed and cooled extremely quickly, rearranging into new forms.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
The moon that may have cooled too slowly Magnetic fields are usually powered by internal dynamos—movements of electrically conducting liquid metal inside a planet or moon.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
The seats and steering wheel can be cooled and heated and the driver’s seat features an ergonomic design.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooled
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Some of the brunch buffet options are chilaquiles, waffles, a sausage scramble, chilled shrimp, salmon, mini meatballs, seasonal vegetables, short rib pasta and chicken marsala.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Freeze for up to 12 hours before serving for optimal texture and chilled temperature.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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How the Slurpee became an American staple The Slurpee traces its roots back to the 1960s, when businessman Omar Knedlik developed a machine that partially froze soft drinks after noticing customers enjoyed semi-frozen sodas at his Dairy Queen franchise in Kansas.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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As a result, Pashinyan froze Armenia’s membership in the CSTO in February 2024.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Tima said the event opened up the eyes of many attendees about domestic violence, a conversation that is typically hushed in Caribbean households.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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Maggie saw couples pointing, whispering hushed opinions to each other.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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Somewhere in the chaos, a stylist balances an iced latte, three phones and a couture gown worth more than a Riviera apartment.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Alongside water, 14 misting stations will be installed, with iced towels given at the post-finish walk-off.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The bacon and vegetable mixture for the filling can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 3 days in advance.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The prepared meal comes refrigerated and only requires reheating before serving.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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The Rum Shack pool bar served frozen drinks that paired well with a soundtrack of reggae music throughout the deck.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Crispy bacon adds richness to fast-cooking fresh tortellini, balanced with the bright flavor of frozen peas.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Tage Thompson momentarily quieted that Bell Centre crowd with a goal 53 seconds into the game that gave the Sabres a 1-0 lead.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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So, while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has quieted some rebellious voices by campaigning for aggressively redrawn congressional maps, Democrats should be aware of how dogged their opponents are willing to get.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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On this bitter, winter night G is searching for momentary shelter in B’s unheated apartment.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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But the attraction had not opened by April when Inside Climate News reported animals were kept in small cages and died in an unheated warehouse run by the International Drive business, which is now not operating.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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“Cooled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooled. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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