- 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
The NHF said overheating was more likely to occur in lower-income households that may not be able to afford cooling measures like air conditioning or fans.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
India has heat action plans that vary from state to state, and are often limited to measures such as heat alerts, changes in school and work timings, water distribution and temporary cooling spaces.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
Detractors argue cooling a room or building is high in energy consumption.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
Darkness came, and with it a cooling breeze.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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