as in penitentiary
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
plea-bargained to avoid spending time in the cooler
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Recent Examples of cooler
Outside food is allowed in the park as well as coolers no larger than 12 inches by 12 inches by 12 inches.
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David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Wheeled coolers, like this 62-quart option from Coleman, are easy to transport and can keep ice from melting due to hot temperatures.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Or dragging a cooler to the beach filled with fruit, cheese, and a bottle of rosé.
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Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 June 2026
Local outfitters like Teton Mountaineering and Teton Backcountry Rentals offer everything from tents and coolers to bear spray and lanterns.
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Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cooler
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Wheeled coolers, like this 62-quart option from Coleman, are easy to transport and can keep ice from melting due to hot temperatures.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Or dragging a cooler to the beach filled with fruit, cheese, and a bottle of rosé.
—
Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 June 2026
Local outfitters like Teton Mountaineering and Teton Backcountry Rentals offer everything from tents and coolers to bear spray and lanterns.
—
Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cooler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooler
Noun
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Two years ago, a judge freed Anthony Bailey after 27 years in the federal penitentiary, giving him a second chance at life.
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After a federal jury voted to convict him in early 2024, Hernández was sent to a notorious high-security penitentiary in West Virginia to serve his time.
Noun
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The driver of the fleeing vehicle was booked into the Wyandotte County Detention Center, according to the jail’s inmate listing.
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Epstein served about 13 months in a Florida jail, and was often permitted to leave the jail on work release.
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The pair, who were detained in March, had already spent four months in prison prior to the punishment, which ultimately reduced their sentence from 25 lashes to 21, the AP said.
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Taylor, 30, now faces a potential sentence of life in prison.
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“Cooler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooler. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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