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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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
23 June 2026
This single change could strip coverage from the very people the drafters claimed to protect while simultaneously chilling disability employment.
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Nicole Jorwic,
STAT,
23 June 2026
Chris Stokel-Walker,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
In one chilling early scene, the toys peek out Bonnie’s window and see all the houses around them lit up, from within, by the spectral glow of personal digital devices.
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Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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The group’s leader, Ramona Guadalupe Ayala Ortiz, told El Imparcial that the chilling tip arrived on Wednesday, June 10, prompting an immediate search.
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
23 June 2026
This single change could strip coverage from the very people the drafters claimed to protect while simultaneously chilling disability employment.
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Nicole Jorwic,
STAT,
23 June 2026
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Ice bags and cold towels may make players feel cooler, but experts say briefly chilling a small patch of skin does not necessarily pull much heat from the body’s core.
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Chris Stokel-Walker,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
In one chilling early scene, the toys peek out Bonnie’s window and see all the houses around them lit up, from within, by the spectral glow of personal digital devices.
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Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilling
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Being able to switch on the heat when things got chilly in the middle of the night was one of our favorite features on the ID.
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Various paths to the sea allow guests to move between the warmth of the saunas and paljus, to the chilly waters of the Baltic Sea.
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The global index provider extended Indonesia’s status as an emerging market after freezing the country’s stocks in its indexes in January, citing investability concerns.
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To prevent that, some operators maintain low oil flow rates, akin to dripping a faucet in freezing cold weather to avoid frozen pipes.
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The family of five appeared to be settling into the area nicely, as Messi posted a series of photos on Instagram of himself and Roccuzzo relaxing poolside with their kids that July.
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With a spacious design, durable construction, and charming look, it’s bound to be your go-to retreat for morning coffee, afternoon reading, or evening relaxing.
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Already rising demand was turbocharged last fall when the Food and Drug Administration removed a more than 20-year-old black box warning discouraging women from taking hormone replacement therapy.
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, a senior fellow at the American Immigration Council, said in a social media post that the higher fees appear aimed at discouraging people who already have permanent resident status from becoming full citizens.
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The Women’s Performance Jogger and Men’s Sunday Performance Jogger are particularly loved for their soft, stretchy DreamKnit fabric that’s perfect for lounging and exploring alike.
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And for flexible seating that can be moved where it’s needed, the Twlear Indoor/Outdoor Inflatable Ottoman is perfect for lounging on the pool deck or patio.
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The 25, also non-chill filtered, is bottled at 47 percent ABV (94 proof), and that higher proof goes a long way to unlocking the flavor here.
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It was bottled at 43% ABV and is non-chill filtered.
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For this year's 55th annual Pride Parade on Sunday, organizers were prepared, with six cooling buses stationed along the parade route.
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Lauryn enjoyed the performance from her seat, singing along and cooling herself off with an electronic fan.
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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.
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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.
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“Chilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilling. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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