cooldown
noun
cool·down
ˈkül-ˌdau̇n 
: the act or an instance of allowing physiological activity to return to normal gradually after strenuous exercise by engaging in less strenuous exercise
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Hero-type creatures can have abilities with cooldowns.
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Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025
Cooldown reduced from 180 to 90 seconds The perk no longer goes on cooldown when a player has a full pack of equipment
Unmatched Zeal:
Health regeneration bonus increased from 5% to 20%
Perk now works against Terminus-level enemies as well.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
But after a long day on the slopes, your aching limbs might need a cooldown, which is where the home’s sizable indoor pool comes in.
—Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
Backwards walking fits really well as a warm-up or a cooldown to a strength routine or other workout, Dr. Agnew says.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 9 Jan. 2025
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Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025
Cooldown reduced from 180 to 90 seconds The perk no longer goes on cooldown when a player has a full pack of equipment
Unmatched Zeal:
Health regeneration bonus increased from 5% to 20%
Perk now works against Terminus-level enemies as well.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
But after a long day on the slopes, your aching limbs might need a cooldown, which is where the home’s sizable indoor pool comes in.
—Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
Backwards walking fits really well as a warm-up or a cooldown to a strength routine or other workout, Dr. Agnew says.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 9 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cooldown
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“Cooldown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooldown. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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