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
Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
One year before his television empire began with Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan wrote and directed this absorbing neo-Western mystery about the chilling death of an 18-year-old Native American young woman.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Chill until ready to use (cover if chilling for longer than 30 minutes).
—Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
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Adjective
Just allow two hours for chilling.
—Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
One year before his television empire began with Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan wrote and directed this absorbing neo-Western mystery about the chilling death of an 18-year-old Native American young woman.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Verb
The spiral of menace is breathtaking as Gary continues to dig them in deeper with his misplaced confidence and reckless moves, and a bone-chilling warning left in the dead of night forces Irwin to bring Hester up to date.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Chill until ready to use (cover if chilling for longer than 30 minutes).
—Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilling
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The long hemline covers the lower back for most wearers, sealing out drafts on chilly planes.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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While their caps and gowns for the 1,160 seniors who were eligible to graduate kept out some of the chilly air, their family members in the stands were fired up with applause and cheers for students.—
Holly Andres,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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From a technical perspective, this product is essentially still a lightweight synthetic sleeping bag, so don’t expect miracles in freezing temperatures.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
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The austerity policies that Spain undertook during that crisis—such as freezing the minimum wage and cutting social spending—had produced an immensely unequal recovery and become the target of populist movements.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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In the Executive and Premier One-Bedroom Suites, a separate living room adds a place for gathering or relaxing while someone else is asleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Nestled right in the heart of the Uptown neighborhood, this two-bedroom Magic Cottage will give you a taste of Victorian flair with its original architectural details and two living rooms (one for relaxing, and another for pre-dinner drinks).—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
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Unfortunately, national health equity experts have cautioned that price-setting approaches, if not carefully designed, can unintentionally reduce access for communities already facing barriers to care by narrowing treatment options or discouraging participation in certain markets.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Adding layers of bureaucratic chaos will have the insidious effect of discouraging people from following the law.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
27 May 2026
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BigMouth Butter Stick Inflatable Pool Noodle An inflatable pool noodle is just the right summer accessory for lounging around in the water or swimming in style.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
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Some of the episode’s interiors were built alongside the regular Widow’s Bay sets, so breaks for her –– while costumed in 18th century clothing –– were spent taking a breather on a city hall desk or lounging on a couch that would certainly be out of place in 1702.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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Non-chill filtration adds a slightly oily, layered mouthfeel that carries both sweetness and spice.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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This whiskey was made from the same mashbill, aged for a full decade, and bottled at 100 proof without chill filtration to preserve maximum flavor.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
22 May 2026
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But now to Los Angeles, summers are cooling slightly, with three fewer above-normal summer days per year since 1970.—
Zoe Mintz,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Frozen twist – Midsummer at ICEHOTEL Thanks to sustainable cooling tech, Sweden’s ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi stays open year-round.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The documentary’s contradiction is right there, enthralling us with the wild achievements Potter pulled off and frustrating us with his bombast, leading us to ponder whether, as The Dark Wizard suggests, either could exist without the other.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Mack and the Chargers’ defense pressured quarterbacks Jalen Hurts of the Eagles and Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs, frustrating them and keeping them out of their comfort zones.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
20 Dec. 2025
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“Chilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilling. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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