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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 cold
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
Eric Mandel, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Reading the book was like hanging out with a good friend who is smart, weird, chill, funny, and real.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Evan Moore
may 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Breezy north winds will add bite to the chill, particularly Friday into Saturday.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Stir to chill, until a frost forms on the outside.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Do your best to stay chill, even in the wake of returning spring breakers who will help re-clog commutes citywide.
—Eric Mandel, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Reading the book was like hanging out with a good friend who is smart, weird, chill, funny, and real.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
Super Abari Game Bar has $3 PBRs every day, tons of arcade games and a chill patio.
—Evan Moore
may 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Breezy north winds will add bite to the chill, particularly Friday into Saturday.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Setting the stage in Charlotte Outside The Casey by Beau Monde in North Charlotte, restaurant guests gathered under tents in the September heat, seeking relief from bottled water chilled in coolers around the perimeter after checking in for the experience.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Stir to chill, until a frost forms on the outside.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
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Encounters with whales, dolphins and penguins awaited; landscapes of icy expanses, towering cliffs and rolling green hills beckoned.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Researchers have been concerned that without their icy buttresses, these walls could collapse.—
Megan I. Gannon,
Scientific American,
6 May 2026
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Advocates see it as a way to send a chilling message to immigrant communities and make more people vulnerable to deportation.—
Rebecca Santana,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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But the reality of the series is more chilling.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Amanda Lee Myers is a senior crime reporter who covers the death penalty, cold case investigations and breaking news for USA TODAY.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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In Milan, Pietrantoni had just worked with a design studio on an installation with cold lighting, which was drawing interested crowds.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2026
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But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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All the bedrooms can be found upstairs, including one that’s currently being used as an office and a primary suite flaunting dual dressing rooms and baths, plus a sauna clad in dark gray stone.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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The spike in fatal crashes during the first three months of 2026 follows an increase in crashes and fatalities attributed to Colorado’s relatively dry, clear road conditions and temperatures above freezing in November and December, which led to motorcyclists extending their riding.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani promised to address housing affordability in the city and work to freeze the rent.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Lying Down After Eating Can Trigger Heartburn Eating a meal, then lying down to relax or doze off, may seem harmless, but doing so can contribute to reflux or heartburn symptoms.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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One option your provider may discuss is GEMTESA (vibegron), a prescription treatment that works by relaxing the bladder muscle.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
1 May 2026
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Formulate federal policies that discourage California lawmakers from burdening its citizens.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Reincke worries the hype about AI replacing radiologists entirely may discourage medical students.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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This soft, lightweight throw is an easy comfort to keep on a classroom chair for chilly mornings or to use at home after a long day.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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There's a lot to talk about as chilly weather has moved in.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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“Chill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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