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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
were met with a chill gaze when they arrived home late from the party
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as in chilling
uncomfortably cool
this chill weather is making my teeth chatter
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as in cold
having a low or subnormal temperature
no one should be coatless on a chill night as this
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as in dark
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
the house's design may be cutting-edge, but it has a chill sterility about it that is anything but homey
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as in chilliness
an uncomfortable degree of coolness
there's a chill in the air, so you'd better wear a sweater
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as in to freeze
to cause to lose heat
chill the gelatin for two hours, until it sets
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as in to relax
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 to discourage
to lessen the courage or confidence of
investors chilled by the floundering economy
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as in to lazy
to spend time doing nothing
instead of going out tonight, let's stay in and chill
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Recent Examples of chill
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
This top is the perfect loungey, cool shirt that’s suitable for your chillest days.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2026
Transfer to an airtight container and chill.
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Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
Rebecca Treon,
Parents,
18 June 2026
Her bone-chilling performance earned her the MTV Movie Award for best villain, beating out the likes of Daniel Day-Lewis, Mike Myers, Willem Dafoe and Colin Farrell in her category.
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Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Adjective
Cover and chill 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
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Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
This top is the perfect loungey, cool shirt that’s suitable for your chillest days.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Noun
Information and other amenities – like cell phone charging stations, hydration and sunscreen stations, family care stations, special assistance shuttles and chill zones – can be found on the Travelers website.
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Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2026
Transfer to an airtight container and chill.
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Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
Verb
Having something as simple as time to chill by the pool was a great way to kick off our trip.
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Rebecca Treon,
Parents,
18 June 2026
Her bone-chilling performance earned her the MTV Movie Award for best villain, beating out the likes of Daniel Day-Lewis, Mike Myers, Willem Dafoe and Colin Farrell in her category.
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Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill
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Their journey spans icy fjords, Byzantine intrigue, and the fabled Silk Road, blending Viking grit with ancient Chinese wisdom, unexpected alliances, and a touch of magic.
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Through icy landscapes, courage and friendship are tested – and the children discover that the true magic of Christmas comes from togetherness.
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Some human rights experts have said that detaining such a high-ranking and high-profile doctor has left a chilling effect.
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The commemoration this year highlights a trend toward a chilling erasure of history, culture and achievements of African-Americans.
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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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Aging And The Long Game Of Leadership The conversation around aging often centers on biohackers seeking to lower their biological age through cold plunges, red light therapy, and peptides.
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Tourism and city officials say that marketplace channels festival foot traffic directly to Black entrepreneurs and helps keep dollars circulating in local neighborhoods long after the stages go dark.
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Jason kept the look casual in a light blue graphic T-shirt, white shorts, a baseball cap and dark sunglasses.
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Or that Penélope Cruz’s sultry chilliness would jibe with either her male counterparts or Wilde’s diary-of-a-mad-housewife interpretation of a brittle, eager-to-impress woman brimming with creative frustration.
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When asked for comment about what the president said, a spokesman for Mamdani referred CBS News New York to the mayor's statement from Thursday night after the Rent Guidelines Board voted to freeze rents for two years.
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There is no shortage of policy proposals for reducing college costs, ranging from freezing tuition to canceling student debt.
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Between matches, fans were able to relax with a somewhat less-marauding version of Haaland, as the 25-year-old put in an appearance on the late-night show FIFA World Cup on Fox After Hours with James Corden.
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Their hearts don’t squeeze or relax properly, or their valves on the left side of the heart have problems, causing a backup of blood that raises pressure in the lungs.
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In 2011, the bipartisan Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission determined that the crisis was triggered in part by Greenspan’s failure to discourage trade in securities backed by subprime mortgage loans amid an unsustainable housing boom and his promotion of financial industry deregulation.
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The color yellow attracts yellow jackets and other pollinating insects, so the all-red design increases your chances of attracting hummingbirds and discourages bees and wasps from staking claim over the sweet nectar.
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“Chill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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