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
Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
Step back, though, and the legacy may be even more chilling.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
But a small yet solid body of science does suggest that chilling these carbohydrate-rich foods after cooking them still could help people slim down.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Its owners have noted chilling ill effects after the art’s arrival, like insomnia, nightmares, and a sense of being constantly watched.
—Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
Step back, though, and the legacy may be even more chilling.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
On our final push back to the lodge, the weather’s mood shifts again, and we’re battered by bone-chilling wind.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
But a small yet solid body of science does suggest that chilling these carbohydrate-rich foods after cooking them still could help people slim down.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilling
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Temperatures will struggle to reach 50° on Saturday afternoon, with a chilly breeze.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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One big potential downside of the Air design is that all that mesh seems likely to make for some chilly nights outside the heart of summer.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2026
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These deep-ocean predators swim through near-freezing Arctic waters at a pace that barely registers.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Houdry’s catalytic invention couldn’t work with leaded gasoline, and it hadn’t been tested in tough conditions, such as freezing cold or sweltering heat.—
Ann E. Carlson,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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Gear up for relaxing summer nights with this outdoor patio sofa.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Time to calm down with my favorite relaxing video.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2026
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These interconnected policies demonstrate an intentional effort to reshape the American electorate by discouraging nonwhite immigration and citizenship.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Red flags worth walking away from include dismissing symptoms without investigation, attributing everything to stress or anxiety, discouraging second opinions and making patients feel rushed.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Jules seems to be living the high life, lounging in a penthouse in front of an easel as someone’s muse or, perhaps, sugar baby.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kid Cudi is lounging in a colorful attic much like the one in his childhood home in Cleveland.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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An airport spokesperson told Pulse Tasmania that the uninvited guest was remarkably chill about the whole situation.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Ellie, who has become notorious in the franchise for being explosive, if also hard-working, had been surprisingly chill this season, especially given Ben’s … idiosyncratic way of speaking to women.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Isolated showers and weak thunderstorms were possible March 29 and March 30 across parts of metro Phoenix, according to the National Weather Service, with gusty winds and temperatures near daily records expected through March 30 before cooling midweek.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Upgrade your makeup bag for spring and summer with this cooling lip-and-cheek tint.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 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 Apr. 2026.
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