AIR-CONDITIONING Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

air-conditioning

verb

present participle of air-condition

as in freezing

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Though freezing overnight lows can still be expected throughout the month, afternoon highs are predicted to remain in the 40s before warming to the low 50s by the end of February.

— Hali Smith October 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
Ice•ology trays use a slow-freezing process designed to separate impurities and air bubbles from the ice, creating crystal-clear cubes that elevate cocktails, mocktails and everyday beverages.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of freezing

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Facilities differ in cooling technology, load profile, footprint and demand for water.

— Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Mouth tape, dark showers, weighted blankets, cooling mattresses and sunrise alarms have all jumped from TikTok fringe to mainstream bedtime ritual.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of cooling

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Pipe zigzags by starting at the base of the cake and pipe a 1 ½-inch-wide zigzag of frosting up the side of the cake.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
Allow to cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then turn the cake out onto a plate or a wire rack and reinvert onto the wire rack to cool completely before frosting, about 90 minutes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of frosting

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Leaving Leftovers Out Too Long One of the most common food safety mistakes is letting leftovers sit on the counter for too long before refrigerating them.

— Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of refrigerating

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The National Transportation Safety Board, which is leading the investigation, said the pilot told an air traffic controller about icing on the wings at 24,000 feet and asked to descend.

— CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
The Piper Malibu model has previously faced federal scrutiny over crashes involving icing conditions.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of icing

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