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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
were met with a chill gaze when they arrived home late from the party
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2
as in chilling
uncomfortably cool
this chill weather is making my teeth chatter
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as in freezing
having a low or subnormal temperature
no one should be coatless on a chill night as this
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as in dark
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
the house's design may be cutting-edge, but it has a chill sterility about it that is anything but homey
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as in chilliness
an uncomfortable degree of coolness
there's a chill in the air, so you'd better wear a sweater
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as in to freeze
to cause to lose heat
chill the gelatin for two hours, until it sets
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as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
you want to hang out with us and just chill this weekend?
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as in to discourage
to lessen the courage or confidence of
investors chilled by the floundering economy
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as in to lazy
to spend time doing nothing
instead of going out tonight, let's stay in and chill
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Recent Examples of chill
Makena Kelly, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
Yet despite all of his achievements, Jones comes off as supremely chill, undeniably cool, and at his essence, a man who loved his family.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
Amy Norton, SELF, 25 Feb. 2025
In her post, the woman described experiencing severe flu-like symptoms before waking up one morning with fever, chills and overwhelming weakness.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Kc Baker, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Wind chills as low as 35 below zero were possible for parts of north central Kansas and central, east central, and south central Nebraska.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Also, this is a TikTok of the chillest January 6 get-together.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
Yet despite all of his achievements, Jones comes off as supremely chill, undeniably cool, and at his essence, a man who loved his family.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
Noun
Because the drugs are given by infusion, some people can have adverse reactions, such as fever, chills, body aches, or difficulty breathing.
—Amy Norton, SELF, 25 Feb. 2025
In her post, the woman described experiencing severe flu-like symptoms before waking up one morning with fever, chills and overwhelming weakness.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
In chilling surveillance video shown during the press conference, Torres is seen leaving the Burger Point restaurant on Mill St. in San Bernardino at 11:45 a.m. with a cup of coffee in her hand.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Wind chills as low as 35 below zero were possible for parts of north central Kansas and central, east central, and south central Nebraska.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill
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Her makeup, too, was equally icy, with a metallic silvery-white shadow brushed under her brow as a highlight and dramatic black eyeliner winged all the way out to the outer corner of her brows, plus a pair of light blue-gray contacts enhanced by majorly fluttery, lush lashes.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Dec. 2024
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White cautioned those traveling north of Indianapolis this weekend, however, should be mindful of potentially snowier, icier road conditions.—
Christopher Cann,
The Indianapolis Star,
27 Nov. 2024
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In a chilling twist of fate, in the film’s first location — a zigzagging, vertical staircase aside a dam in Portugal — a close friend of the group experiences a horrifying accident, captured on camera, that underscores just how perilous Storror’s stunts really are.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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Image Image The messages provide a chilling new window into what has become an enduring mystery in the quadruple murder case: What were the two surviving roommates doing at the time that their housemates were being killed?—
Mike Baker,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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In years past, gardeners in this area have sat in limbo, trying to decide whether to plant or not to plant, because of potential freezing temperatures.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2025
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Winter’s freezing temperatures are here for a while longer, but sunnier days and plenty of time spent in your garden are ahead.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2025
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But doctors have begun to suspect that this year's flu season—the most severe in over 15 years—has taken a yet darker turn for children.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Feb. 2025
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Master of maturation Andrea Wilson adds her own tasting notes, describing baking spice, dark fruit, toffee, fragrant citrus, and floral notes on the palate, followed by a round, complex finish.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The recent frenzy in the Trump Administration to dismantle the federal government has resulted in some VAWA funds being frozen.—
Sarah Lustbader,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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By strategically freezing non-essential backfills, organizations can achieve substantial cost savings while reducing workforce size without triggering the cultural fallout that layoffs so often bring.—
Sherzod Odilov,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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There was a flurry of reports earlier this month that U.S. officials had asked Romania to relax travel restrictions against the brothers, who have been in and out of house arrest.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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The free form pool complex is a great place to escape and relax, with multiple private areas, and it’s hardly ever crowded since there are so few rooms—and each has its own pool as well.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Trump wanted to discourage DEI efforts by corporations and others.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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None of the other 23 states that allow initiatives, most in the Midwest and West, go so far out of their way to discourage them.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
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During the colder months, that uniform relies on a lightweight jacket to keep me comfortable on chilly LA mornings.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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On West 57th Avenue in Olde Town Arvada, a handful of people with backpacks and belongings gathered in front of the library and soaked in the sun on a recent chilly morning, including one accompanied by a small dog wearing a sporty green jacket.—
John Aguilar,
The Denver Post,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Chill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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