- present participle of cool.
cooling
Example Sentences
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Recomputed commutes: A network of green corridors can help people walk or cycle key routes in the cooling shade of trees.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
Often called the "cold blob", this swath of water in the North Atlantic has bucked the global warming trend, cooling even as the planet's temperatures rise due to human-induced climate change.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
They've also bought cooling vests for their dogs and keep wet dog food in the fridge.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
The data centers used for AI require sophisticated computing equipment, cooling systems to keep that equipment from overheating, electric and fiber-optic cables and backup generators to prevent power disruptions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
Many residents of the Black Belt were reluctant to retire into their stifling-hot homes, choosing instead the cooling breezes blowing across their front porches and steps.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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