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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
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
The card stayed relatively chill throughout our testing process.
—PCMAG, 29 Jan. 2025
Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
However, temperatures dipped to 28.9 degrees at Kansas City International Airport shortly before 8 a.m., and the wind chill was 20 degrees.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Courts really should be able to recognize this tactic as an effort to silence criticism of the Administration and to chill political speech.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Glad someone can be chill when a foot is getting degloved!
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
The card stayed relatively chill throughout our testing process.
—PCMAG, 29 Jan. 2025
Noun
But unlike high-impact sports like running that require technical gear and supportive shoes, a Pilates outfit is a bit more chill.
—Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
However, temperatures dipped to 28.9 degrees at Kansas City International Airport shortly before 8 a.m., and the wind chill was 20 degrees.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
Policy uncertainty from the federal government would likely chill investor willingness to provide capital for American companies to continue their innovative work.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Courts really should be able to recognize this tactic as an effort to silence criticism of the Administration and to chill political speech.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 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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Tacked on lamp posts throughout the neighborhoods of Los Angeles, these posters contained chilling and clear orders.—
Mary LaPorte,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
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In an appearance on CNBC Wednesday, Slaughter warned that the firings could have a chilling effect even on Republican commissioners.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Experts offer tips to protect against common health hazards in freezing temperatures.—
Dina Mishev Max Whittaker,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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My days there were filled with engaging scientific lectures on the ship, land excursions, kayaking among towering glaciers, and even a polar plunge in the freezing waters.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Its cap is a shriveled mass of brown folds, darker than the caramel hue of the true morel.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Same goes for Lady Gaga and her fire-red McQueen gown, which hit all the right notes of dark romance.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
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Save and freeze the leftover stock for soups, stews, sore throats, and more.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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Here, The Athletic explains what has changed… Season and match ticket prices frozen Tottenham announced matchday and season ticket prices for their men’s and women’s teams will be frozen for the 2025-26 season.—
Elias Burke,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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The slow ride across is relaxing and often yields dolphin sightings.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Patients can also learn to perform self-trigger point release at home using their own fingers, a partner, a pelvic wand or vaginal dilators to help relax the internal muscles.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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All of our drug policies must remain oriented toward discouraging drug use.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Stomach cramps: Not eating enough food can cause stomach pain or cramps, which may also discourage eating.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
20 Mar. 2025
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Spring 2025 in New York City is off to a wet, gray and chilly start.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles Hathaway capitalized on the chilly, wintery weather and snow with a look best described as gravitating toward the après-ski trend.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Chill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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