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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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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
Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
Still, the message of Burn the Boats is that everyone should just be chill about this.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2024
Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
At kickoff, temperatures are expected to be around 30 degrees with wind chills in the mid-20s.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2025
Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The wind would whistle through and chill us to the core, but Dad thought the radiant electric heating cost too much.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The results have been improved medical options, a decrease in alcohol consumption, a reduction of youth use and some more chill people.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
Still, the message of Burn the Boats is that everyone should just be chill about this.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2024
Noun
Alessia adores the kid-friendly space, but there's a bitter chill in the air, and for the time being, viruses continue to pose a dark threat to Alessia's immune system.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
At kickoff, temperatures are expected to be around 30 degrees with wind chills in the mid-20s.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2025
Verb
Their tactics are diverse and insidious, each backed by chilling real-world examples.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The wind would whistle through and chill us to the core, but Dad thought the radiant electric heating cost too much.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 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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Trump’s order could cause a chilling effect on employers hiring, promoting or contracting with diverse individuals and businesses.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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Opponents say the rules impose vague restrictions on teachers and create a chilling effect on discussions about history and other subjects.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Wadman isn’t the only individual whose death is suspected to have been linked to the recent freezing cold temperatures that have hit the Midwest.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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An Arctic polar vortex has brought freezing temperatures and frigid winds to millions across the country this winter.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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For a small minority, however, fire offers something different and darker.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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But on Monday, just two days after the agency's website went dark and amid days of speculation about its future, the USAID headquarters in Washington had been shut down and employees had been instructed not to return to work, according to reports from the BBC, The Associated Press and Reuters.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Although our grandmothers kept it on the countertop, experts today recommend storing it in the refrigerator up to three months or freezing it for basically forever.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2025
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Second federal judge orders temporary pause to Trump administration efforts to freeze funding Second federal judge orders temporary pause to Trump administration efforts to freeze funding The word on NFL draft prospects, free agents and Chicago Bears coaches.—
Josh Krockey,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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Poses that stretch the area around the sciatica nerve, such as those that stretch the glutes or piriformis, or butt muscles, can help relax tense muscles that may cause more sciatic nerve pain.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
3 Feb. 2025
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These drugs help treat high blood pressure by blocking calcium to help relax blood vessels.8 Because magnesium acts as a natural calcium channel blocker, taking magnesium supplements along with calcium channel blocker drugs may cause your blood pressure to drop too low.—
Ashley Wong,
Health,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Dreams, not surprisingly, that Hank takes every opportunity to discourage.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
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Maintaining on-site ponds, compost piles and habitat areas to discourage wildlife congregation.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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On a rare chilly Friday in South Florida, Jake Berger and his family traveled from frigid Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, to Miami for a cruise vacation.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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Monday will remain chilly with periods of rain, as daytime temperatures reach 43 before falling to 30 overnight.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Chill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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