as in to cool
to become still and orderly
the sea finally calmed down, making it safe for small craft to venture forth once again
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For example, natural light changes from warm and dim in the morning, to cool and bright at midday, and golden in late afternoons.—
Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
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Researchers are also studying ways to cool the most endangered parts of the reef, like spraying salt water into clouds to deflect sunlight.—
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The air is hushed, the water glassy.—
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Mendoza hushed any critics in the Rose Bowl, providing both the stats and the subtle moments.—
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“Calm (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calm%20%28down%29. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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