1
as in freezes
to cause to lose heat
cool your drinks in the icy mountain stream
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2
as in hushes
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 cools
Even if headline risk cools temporarily, the physical disruption to shipping and the uncertainty around Hormuz are likely to keep a geopolitical risk premium embedded in crude prices.
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Tony Zhang, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Many buyers are hopeful that mortgage rates will fall this year, which could potentially happen if the Iran conflict ends, inflation cools and other economic factors improve.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Up to a certain mass, that gas cools quickly enough to keep raining down and feeding new star formation.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 9 June 2026
An oversized system cools too quickly without properly removing humidity, while an undersized unit runs constantly and struggles to maintain temperature.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
When frozen, the gel cools your drinks instantly and keeps them cold for hours.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
If inflation cools, resist the urge to celebrate by overspending.
—Staff Reports, USA Today, 7 June 2026
The maker of Jack Daniel’s has spent the past year navigating declining spirits sales, softer consumer demand, layoffs, and growing investor pressure as the broader whiskey market cools after years of explosive growth.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
As the sun dips below the horizon, the air cools, and the stars become the main attraction.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Tony Zhang, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Many buyers are hopeful that mortgage rates will fall this year, which could potentially happen if the Iran conflict ends, inflation cools and other economic factors improve.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Up to a certain mass, that gas cools quickly enough to keep raining down and feeding new star formation.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 9 June 2026
An oversized system cools too quickly without properly removing humidity, while an undersized unit runs constantly and struggles to maintain temperature.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
When frozen, the gel cools your drinks instantly and keeps them cold for hours.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
If inflation cools, resist the urge to celebrate by overspending.
—Staff Reports, USA Today, 7 June 2026
The maker of Jack Daniel’s has spent the past year navigating declining spirits sales, softer consumer demand, layoffs, and growing investor pressure as the broader whiskey market cools after years of explosive growth.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
As the sun dips below the horizon, the air cools, and the stars become the main attraction.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cools
Verb
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Will freezes at the sight, his expression softening from surprise to awe.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
3 Dec. 2025
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The good news is that with the right prep, broccoli freezes beautifully—saving you time, prep, and brain power on a busy weeknight.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
1 Dec. 2025
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The top itself is an eight-layer cloth construction that satisfyingly hushes the cabin when raised.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
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Autumn hushes the Codrii forest, where mushrooms push through damp soil and the air smells of woodsmoke and moss.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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This nifty side table chills beverages for hours while doubling as a convenient spot to set down drinks or snacks.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Uncertainty chills the market TOPSHOT - Smoke rises from the direction of an energy installation in the Gulf emirate of Fujairah on March 14, 2026.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ozempic quiets this noise for a lot of people.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Stress lights up the brain’s threat circuits in the amygdala and quiets the prefrontal cortex — the region responsible for reasoning and self-control.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Potassium can help the body dispose of sodium through urine and also relaxes blood vessel walls.—
Heidi Cope,
Health,
11 Dec. 2025
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Everything is so chill that the deck team relaxes way too much.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
18 Nov. 2025
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“Cools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cools. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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