as in chilly
uncomfortably cool
a Southern visitor who was unused to the chilling air of a Northeast winter
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as in freezing
to cause to lose heat
chill the gelatin for two hours, until it sets
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as in relaxing
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 discouraging
to lessen the courage or confidence of
investors chilled by the floundering economy
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as in lounging
to spend time doing nothing
instead of going out tonight, let's stay in and chill
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Recent Examples of chilling
Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, the Justice Department—the other agency that shares antitrust enforcement with the FTC—is likely to move away from recent rhetoric and policies that had a chilling effect on deals, according to industry insiders.
—Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2024
Cornell’s story is chilling in its clarity and punctuated with reminders of the hypocrisies at work in popular mythologies about the border.
—Longreads, 22 Nov. 2024
Other stories are far more chilling, chronicling regular outbursts and pushing, hitting or kicking.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Khanna and Syed both said that anti-immigrant rhetoric from the Trump administration might, by itself, be an effective tool at creating an H-1B chilling effect at companies who normally sponsor these visa-holders.
—Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, the Justice Department—the other agency that shares antitrust enforcement with the FTC—is likely to move away from recent rhetoric and policies that had a chilling effect on deals, according to industry insiders.
—Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2024
Cornell’s story is chilling in its clarity and punctuated with reminders of the hypocrisies at work in popular mythologies about the border.
—Longreads, 22 Nov. 2024
Other stories are far more chilling, chronicling regular outbursts and pushing, hitting or kicking.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilling
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Made from certified sustainable yarns and dyes, the bamboo and tencel scarf is for the luxe woman who can’t say no to her prints (and wants to stay warm in the chilly months).Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Heading to a science museum, aquarium, or history museum is a great way to spend a chilly day indoors without staying home.Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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Your backyard birds have enjoyed drinking water, splashing, and bathing in your birdbath for months but now freezing temperatures have arrived.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Glass and Ceramic Birdbaths Glass and ceramic birdbaths are susceptible to crazing and cracking if exposed to extremely cold temperatures or freezing and thawing water.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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That might come as a surprise to some travelers, especially when the thought of relaxing can feel laughable after reckoning with airport’s infamous curbside gridlock.Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Consider doing light stretches or other relaxing exercises a few hours before bed.Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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This dual approach—discouraging harmful choices while promoting affordable, nutritious alternatives—has the potential to reshape America’s food environment and improve public health for generations to come.Robert Pearl, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Rejections can be discouraging, but a positive mindset is key to staying resilient in your job search.Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Gym People leggings feature thick, stretchy fabric that’s great for workouts, lounging, or running errands.Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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Bows and ostrich feather cuffs on your heavenly soft pajamas makes precious downtime of lazy mornings and late-night lounging delightfully decadent.Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
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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
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For her, the glory of the honeymoon had been in the planning, the dreaming, the building up in her mind; what a letdown to find that Paris was just a place, that some days were full of chill gray drizzle, that the dull, thick bodies of other tourists blocked her from full joy.Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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This cooling enthusiasm isn't limited to smartphones.Stephen Wakeling, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Companies delivering significant energy savings through new architectures or advanced cooling technologies could gain a competitive edge.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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During the TikTok clip shared to @kobethelittleshiht, an account dedicated to Kobe the shih tzu, he can be seen resting his eyes.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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However, the 13 photos inside the album were actually of a group of people with a piece of uncooked meat, quite literally, resting on their shoulders.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Chilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilling. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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