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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Block is expected to report revenue growth of about 4% to $6.2 billion, and earnings of 87 cents per share, according to LSEG,
Affirm reported a 30% increase in monthly active users in March, but tighter credit conditions and a broader economic cooldown may crimp near-term loan volume growth.
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
Prevention methods include: Proper warmup and cooldown: Before exercising, warm up by walking, jogging, or doing gentle exercises.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 Apr. 2025
The market is bracing for a possible cooldown in hiring, which could also influence the Fed’s next move.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 27 Apr. 2025
Then when you’re done, select one of your cooldowns.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
Prevention methods include: Proper warmup and cooldown: Before exercising, warm up by walking, jogging, or doing gentle exercises.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 Apr. 2025
The market is bracing for a possible cooldown in hiring, which could also influence the Fed’s next move.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 27 Apr. 2025
Then when you’re done, select one of your cooldowns.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Cooldown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooldown. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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