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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
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
Cool off with your new favorite chilled watermelon soup.
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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.
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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.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
6 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
Make sure the wine is chilled before blending so the drink stays cold longer.
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Nicole Hopper,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Slice and serve chilled for a refreshing summer dessert.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
If no benzocaine or lidocaine is available, the toad can be chilled in a refrigerator for several hours before being frozen for 24 hours.
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Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Her picks include a large grill that can handle food for a crowd, a rolling ice chest that keeps dozens of drinks chilled for the party and a handy, convertible picnic table and bench that's ideal for smaller spaces.
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Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
And at times, the fluid warms up along the way, leaving some parts of the processor chilled and others dangerously hot.
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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.
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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.
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Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
Adjective
First up, a light and lovely starter course of chilled soup.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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
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.
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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.
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Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Shake vigorously until chilled.
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Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
Make sure the wine is chilled before blending so the drink stays cold longer.
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Nicole Hopper,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Slice and serve chilled for a refreshing summer dessert.
—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
If no benzocaine or lidocaine is available, the toad can be chilled in a refrigerator for several hours before being frozen for 24 hours.
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Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Her picks include a large grill that can handle food for a crowd, a rolling ice chest that keeps dozens of drinks chilled for the party and a handy, convertible picnic table and bench that's ideal for smaller spaces.
—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
19 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.
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Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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For Indonesia, the extended review comes after MSCI raised concerns about market accessibility earlier this year and froze the country's stocks from its indexes in January, citing investability concerns.
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Every day, the snow crept farther down the mountains, and as the horses waded the creeks, ice froze on their tails and bellies.
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The flexible pull-on waistband stays relaxed from your morning commute to dinner plans.
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Restrictions on cleats were relaxed, so players could put social justice messages on them.
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It’s generally discouraged on local commuter services, particularly in busy cities like Tokyo.
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Joe Biden, President Obama’s vice president, was discouraged from running in 2016, ran in 2020, and won with an interval.
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Instead of bathing in a sanitizing solution when not in use, the wet wiping clothes rested on a food prep table.
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And they’ll be rested for the first time in years.
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The bullet hit close to his spine, leaving his legs numb.
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Feeling numb or unable to experience emotions.
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In the lobby, there are grab-and-go health bowls in refrigerated vending machines, and the Refuel Bar has an impressive smoothie and shake menu.
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The bacteria can survive and grow under refrigerated conditions and can spread to other foods and surfaces.
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“Chilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilled. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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