COOLING Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

cooling

verb

present participle of cool

as in freezing

to cause to lose heat cool your drinks in the icy mountain stream

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as in hushing

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 cooling Analysts point out that on one hand, droughts can hamper hydroelectric generation, while high temperatures raise cooling demand and strain power grids. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Conventional liquid cooling needs pumps, tubing, and reservoirs, which can consume space and add weight. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 The county also has a litany of cooling centers that residents can take their families and pets to for relief from the the heat. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 After a hiring spree this year, the labor market has shown some signs of cooling. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Collectively, the launches position sustainability as one performance attribute among several—including comfort, opacity, cooling and durability—rather than as a standalone proposition. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 After a thorough cleanse and gua sha to encourage lymphatic drainage, Galina smooths on a cooling mask and leaves it to work its magic while turning her attention to my scalp. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026 Horses have had access to dedicated cool-down areas, cooling fans, ice bags, emergency veterinary care and overnight monitoring. — Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Options range from passive cooling sheets and mattress toppers that wick heat away from the body to powered water- and air-based systems that actively regulate temperature around you. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

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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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If you’re used to traditional decluttering strategies that focus on sorting and purging, house hushing might feel strange.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
There are a lot of ways to declutter out there—the pile method and the discernment method are two of them, and now, everyone’s hushing their house.

— Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025

Definition of hushing

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Seattle comforts you with its natural beauty, quieting your mind and heightening your senses.

— Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
Five minutes later, Messi gave Miami the lead, curling his shot in tight space past three defenders, quieting the sellout crowd at Subaru Park.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of quieting

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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

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But its real essence is pure escapism, whether dangling from a mountain while rappelling or relaxing in the impeccable spa with its energizing hammam rituals and fragrant frankincense oils.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
The primary bedroom is relaxing thanks to Quince bedding and a light fixture from Crate & Barrel.

— Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026