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as in froze
to cause to lose heat
chill the gelatin for two hours, until it sets
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as in relaxed
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 discouraged
to lessen the courage or confidence of
investors chilled by the floundering economy
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as in lazied
to spend time doing nothing
instead of going out tonight, let's stay in and chill
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Recent Examples of chilled
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Get a dozen Island Creek or the Gloucester Plateaux (featuring a chilled assortment of oysters, blue crab salad, shrimp cocktail, Maine lobster, and salmon crudo), a Select Negroni or glass of wine, and a seat in the window, ideal for watching the world go by.
—Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Pour into a large, chilled coupe, and garnish with a sliced or whole strawberry, or a lime wheel.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
Beat with chilled beaters of a mixer on medium until soft peaks form (tips curl).
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Some of the brunch buffet options are chilaquiles, waffles, a sausage scramble, chilled shrimp, salmon, mini meatballs, seasonal vegetables, short rib pasta and chicken marsala.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Anyone wanting to plant tulip bulbs in warmer climates, like those in the southern United States, will need to purchase pre-chilled bulbs to plant annually.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
The menu includes Easter ham, steamship round beef and roast chicken, plus breakfast items, pastas, salads, chilled shrimp, sushi, and 12 different dessert cakes, tarts, cookies and ice creams.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Those included issues with liquid hydrogen — a super-chilled propellant that is notorious for leaking — seeping out of the rocket at higher-than-acceptable rates during an initial fueling test.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
And at times, the fluid warms up along the way, leaving some parts of the processor chilled and others dangerously hot.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Among these is the Cryo Dirty Martini, crafted with briny Belvedere 10 Vodka and cryo-chilled with liquid nitrogen before being presented on a silver tray with green olives and a caviar bump.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
As long as what's on the screen is fantastic, I'm totally chilled with however someone gets there.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
The drinks are best served chilled, so be sure to load them up in your cooler before heading to the pool.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Shake vigorously for up to 30 seconds, until the shaker is frosted on the outside and the drink is well chilled.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Made by simply pureeing sauce ingredients together in a blender—peanuts, cilantro, scallions, rice vinegar, and miso—then tossing with springy noodles, this quick side can be enjoyed either at room temp or chilled.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Insects have to be chilled, packed, transported and released.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Adjective
Cool off with your new favorite chilled watermelon soup.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Get a dozen Island Creek or the Gloucester Plateaux (featuring a chilled assortment of oysters, blue crab salad, shrimp cocktail, Maine lobster, and salmon crudo), a Select Negroni or glass of wine, and a seat in the window, ideal for watching the world go by.
—Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Pour into a large, chilled coupe, and garnish with a sliced or whole strawberry, or a lime wheel.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
Beat with chilled beaters of a mixer on medium until soft peaks form (tips curl).
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Some of the brunch buffet options are chilaquiles, waffles, a sausage scramble, chilled shrimp, salmon, mini meatballs, seasonal vegetables, short rib pasta and chicken marsala.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Anyone wanting to plant tulip bulbs in warmer climates, like those in the southern United States, will need to purchase pre-chilled bulbs to plant annually.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
The menu includes Easter ham, steamship round beef and roast chicken, plus breakfast items, pastas, salads, chilled shrimp, sushi, and 12 different dessert cakes, tarts, cookies and ice creams.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Those included issues with liquid hydrogen — a super-chilled propellant that is notorious for leaking — seeping out of the rocket at higher-than-acceptable rates during an initial fueling test.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Serve chilled with lettuce leaves, if desired, or on its own.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
And at times, the fluid warms up along the way, leaving some parts of the processor chilled and others dangerously hot.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Among these is the Cryo Dirty Martini, crafted with briny Belvedere 10 Vodka and cryo-chilled with liquid nitrogen before being presented on a silver tray with green olives and a caviar bump.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
As long as what's on the screen is fantastic, I'm totally chilled with however someone gets there.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
The drinks are best served chilled, so be sure to load them up in your cooler before heading to the pool.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Shake vigorously for up to 30 seconds, until the shaker is frosted on the outside and the drink is well chilled.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Made by simply pureeing sauce ingredients together in a blender—peanuts, cilantro, scallions, rice vinegar, and miso—then tossing with springy noodles, this quick side can be enjoyed either at room temp or chilled.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Insects have to be chilled, packed, transported and released.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilled
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When Bill’s older brother Henry (Barry Ward) finds the pianist in numbed solitude in his dingy apartment, Bill has canceled all his upcoming gigs, saying Scotty cannot be replaced.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Ingber also notes the numbed response to these strikes from much of the American public, something that, in part, may come from the routine nature of these drone strikes as something that the nation has become desensitized to dropping bombs on enemies.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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Bake the batter in a 10-inch tube pan for about an hour, and drizzle the peach glaze over the cooled pound cake before serving.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Our 2026 Tiguan was loaded with standard features such as 20-inch alloy wheels, LED automatic headlights, heated and cooled seats, heated R-line steering wheel, and a simplified 15-inch infotainment system.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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The European Commission froze billions of euros in funds for Hungary in response to democratic backsliding led by Orbán, and concern lingers about the damage that can be done when one unhappy government insists on wielding its veto.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Years before the couple married, Taylor says her boyfriend spotted a handmade blanket draped over her nephew and immediately froze.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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The next week, the administration relaxed export controls on Nvidia's highly prized AI chips, clearing the way for the company to sell them to China.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Griffin has even relaxed the office culture a bit.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Verb
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My advice to early career scientists is to follow your passion and not be discouraged by the current stress on the system.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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And though fans are eager to see their favorite characters on screen, many are discouraged by the teaser's new animation style.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Shortly after Pino turned down the chance to testify, the defense rested its case.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The testimony on Day 7 of the trial comes after the state rested its case Tuesday.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Feeling numb or unable to experience emotions.—
Julie Kaplow,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Outgunned in Monaco, over-cautious in Lyon, no holding midfielder in the final defeat to Chelsea in 2021 and a Real Madrid remontada the following year which left them numb.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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The bacteria can survive and grow under refrigerated conditions and can spread to other foods and surfaces.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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After finishing out the year with DeCicco’s, the partners began renovating the space, adding refrigerated display cases, meat and seafood display cases and a big grill and stove.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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“Chilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilled. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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