cool down
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Also, cool off.
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Effect a lower temperature, especially of the body following vigorous exercise. For example, After a race the coach makes the entire team do stretches to cool down , or Let's take a dip to cool off . These phrases date from a.d. 1000 with reference to the weather or cooking (as in First let the eggs cool off ). The first gained renewed currency with the exercise boom of the late 1900s.
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See cool off , def. 2.
Example Sentences
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That means the afternoon sea breeze that typically helps cool down conditions, especially in coastal areas, is warmer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
But in a heatwave their muscles generate more heat, while their thick coats and round bodies make it harder to cool down.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Economists also estimate that at 2.50%, the RBNZ’s official cash rate could be as much as 75 basis points below neutral, meaning the central bank still has more work to do to cool down inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Too much mist increases humidity, which reduces your body's ability to sweat and cool down as there's more moisture in the air.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
He ran a few more feet, slowing his pace to cool down, and his trainer cheered for him.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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