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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
Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Nicholas Quah: In many ways, Landman is the chillest entry in the Sheridan-verse, which is typically packed with violence, melancholia, and dudely grouchiness.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Halfway through the shift, the wind chill nipped at Kim by the front door.
—Liz McNeil, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
However, this type of reform could also have a negative impact by chilling righteous lawsuits—those that challenge unconstitutional laws, or overbroad regulations or, even, as Trump himself has raged about, the weaponization of the judicial system.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
While this sit-down venue is well-known for it hibachi and other dishes outside the viral creations, Maitland is chill, colorful and kitsch-driven.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Nicholas Quah: In many ways, Landman is the chillest entry in the Sheridan-verse, which is typically packed with violence, melancholia, and dudely grouchiness.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
Jenny Gold writes about book bans’ frightening chill on children’s book sales.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Halfway through the shift, the wind chill nipped at Kim by the front door.
—Liz McNeil, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
The strategy is to chill reporters and media companies who don’t want the hassle of being dragged into court.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
However, this type of reform could also have a negative impact by chilling righteous lawsuits—those that challenge unconstitutional laws, or overbroad regulations or, even, as Trump himself has raged about, the weaponization of the judicial system.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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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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Tim Lammers However, if film purists insist that Misery—despite the horror pedigree of the author who wrote the source material—is not a horror film, there is a chilling classic from the early 1970s that experienced Golden Globes glory that undeniably is.Tim Lammers, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Most of his victims were reportedly friends and family, adding a chilling layer to the tragedy.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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The surge of arctic air will likely be the start of multiple back-to-back cold blasts lasting throughout much of January, unleashing freezing temperatures across a large swath of the country.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Texas, along with much of the rest of the country, was hit with freezing temperatures related to the polar vortex in 2021, with winter storms leaving millions without power.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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This fine establishment has sat at the same address in the Williamsburg Bridge's shadow since 1887, and the interiors carry about as many frills as your average public house—dark wood, plaster walls, and so on.Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2024
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The cumulus congestus cloud rises dramatically in the image, casting a dark shadow over the landscape below.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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This includes both the monthly and daily normals of precipitation, temperature, snowfall, heating and cooling degree days, growing-degree days, as well as frost and freeze dates spanning across close to 15,000 different observation sites.Meredith Garofalo, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Temperatures in the Midwest and Great Lakes region in December usually sit around 30 degrees F on average, meaning that weather will likely be above freezing on Christmas Day.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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For three days, the House of Robb offered a seaside meeting spot for artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts to take time and relax between exploring the latest and greatest in contemporary and modern art.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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As employers relax their requirements for workers with four-year degrees and opt for highly skilled candidates instead, one key factor has been strongly instrumental to the success of this strategic move: online courses and professional certificates.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Ironically, Tom Holland and Zendaya were initially discouraged from exploring their chemistry off-screen.Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
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The richest, Elon Musk, has discouraged Republican members of Congress from supporting a bipartisan budget deal, which collapsed on Thursday.Ted Reed, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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On a damp and chilly day in mid-November, Ryan Hall pokes his nose into Sanders’ office to say hello.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Starring a chilly Angelina Jolie as Callas, the film insists on depicting the larger-than-life singer as a sad, hollow woman facing a tawdry death.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Chill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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