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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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Amy Verner, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2024
The airline was surprisingly chill about refunding the tickets.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 5 Apr. 2024
wendy Wisner, Parents, 22 Oct. 2024
Pro tip: Mid-week is a great time to head out to wine country for a chill vibe.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Oct. 2024
Add the bourbon, then a large ice cube, and stir until well chilled.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The images, shot by Stefan Kohli, are at once cinematic and entirely chill, with the looks captured against the backdrop of Lassen Volcanic National Park or a coppery mineral pit discovered by chance.
—Amy Verner, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2024
The airline was surprisingly chill about refunding the tickets.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 5 Apr. 2024
Noun
Toxoplasmosis infections during pregnancy are very serious as well, causing symptoms like fever, chills, headaches, and rashes.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 22 Oct. 2024
Pro tip: Mid-week is a great time to head out to wine country for a chill vibe.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
When Netflix, led by co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters and executive chairman Reed Hastings, reports its third-quarter financial and subscriber figures on Thursday, Oct. 17, will investors get to chill or will the debate about the stock’s outlook get heated?
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Oct. 2024
Add the bourbon, then a large ice cube, and stir until well chilled.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill
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Pan said after his race on Wednesday that American and Australian swimmers had been icy toward him.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 2 Aug. 2024
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The combination of human pressures and an icier coast may have eventually driven blue whales offshore.Andrew Chapman, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2024
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Meanwhile, retaliatory tariffs and trade wars could have a chilling effect on global trade.Greg McKenna, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
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Ditching the fake blood, the TV star wore a pretty pink prom dress and tiara while clutching a flower bouquet to recreate the chilling scene from the film adaptation of Stephen King’s novel of the same name.Kate Hogan, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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On cold nights, this is the perfect layer to add to your bed to stay warm despite the freezing temperatures.Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
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This year’s arrival of freezing temperatures could be the latest in more than a decade, National Weather Service meteorologists said.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024
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Following the Foo Fighters frontman's Sept. 10 post, Violet appeared to deactivate her Instagram account, before returning to post a carousel of images, including a dark photo of a building, an image of a gig and a selfie showing the teenager with black hair.Becca Longmire, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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On the opposite end of the spectrum, the mill is seeing demand for dark rinse washes.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2024
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Even when a shock is not given, being placed in the same location is enough to reactivate the engram and cause the mouse to freeze in fear.William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Intermediate Symptoms If cold exposure continues, frostbite progresses and causes the tissues to freeze.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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While the hair products sit in the hair, time is devoted to relaxing the body with massage, promoting the relaxation response and allowing for optimal regeneration.Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Hemp contains cannabinoids like CBD and CBN, which have relaxing, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, and antidepressant properties that may be useful for helping insomnia, reducing anxiety, and inducing a sense of calm.Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
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Youth were discouraged or forbidden from speaking their Native languages and forced to speak English.Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
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On the day of the New Hampshire primary this year, a deepfake of President Joe Biden’s voice tried to discourage people from coming to the polls.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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David Gilbert 6 hours ago Good morning everyone from scenic (and chilly) Prescott in Yavapai County, just north of Phoenix, AZ.WIRED, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
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The system is moving down from the northern Pacific Ocean and will keep the temperatures chilly.Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Chill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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