air-conditioning

verb

present participle of air-condition
as in freezing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for air-conditioning
  1. freezing
  2. cooling
  3. frosting
  4. refrigerating
  5. icing
Verb
  • Make vegan avocado ice cream by blending avocado, coconut milk, and lemon zest and freezing it in an ice cream maker.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026
  • There is no shortage of unstudied percolation systems that their technique could apply to — like graphs where the nodes don’t all look identical, or more complicated models that describe freezing water or quantum materials.
    — Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of freezing
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  • The computers themselves look little like a consumer desktop; for better cooling they’re not covered by a shell, so server rooms are all exposed green switches and flashing blue lights.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Grocery prices fell slightly in July, according to the latest government data, marking a bright spot in the inflation report and cooling off from a surge in the spring.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of cooling
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  • This dessert is a triple-layer pumpkin spice cake that has been dressed up with some cream cheese frosting, creating the perfect blend of sweet and spice.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Customers generally agree that the cream cheese frosting is rich with a good consistency and not too sweet.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of frosting
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  • Experts say consumers can stay safe from outbreaks by keeping up with food recalls, washing produce well, refrigerating produce properly, and monitoring symptoms linked to foodborne illnesses.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
  • How to reduce risk of cyclosporiasis Besides avoiding certain food items, people can reduce the risk of contracting cyclosporiasis with measures such as cooking fruits and vegetables and immediately refrigerating prepared produce.
    — Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of refrigerating
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  • Cole Emanuel and Gainer both intercepted Galeano, with Gainer’s icing the game for the Rams.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • It's topped with a drizzle of yellow vanilla icing and served with raspberry compote for a sweet twist.
    — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of icing
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“Air-conditioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/air-conditioning. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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