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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
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
The service Resort staff is unfailingly friendly yet chill.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Perfect for making ahead, this recipe needs 8 hours of chill time.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
J.m. Banks
march 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
Chilling near absolute zero These refrigerators will chill the HiLumi LHC‘s superconducting magnet systems, which are crucial for boosting the collider’s luminosity.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Despite a few especially chill days, temperatures have stayed mostly above normal in the region over the winter months, according to climate data from the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
The service Resort staff is unfailingly friendly yet chill.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
The potential serious risks of NAD+ injections include infections at the injection site, nerve damage, and unpredictable side effects such as nausea, rapid heartbeat, chills and vomiting, federal regulators say.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Perfect for making ahead, this recipe needs 8 hours of chill time.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
While sake is often associated with being served warm, the selections that night were chilled to complement the bluefin.
—J.m. Banks
march 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
Chilling near absolute zero These refrigerators will chill the HiLumi LHC‘s superconducting magnet systems, which are crucial for boosting the collider’s luminosity.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill
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The Creature repays the favor by using his strength to free the ship from its icy prison.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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But the growing body of evidence — including its comet-like tail, gas jets and molecular composition — strongly indicates that the object is a natural icy body.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Once the flowers and foliage fade, the bulbs should be dug up from the garden, allowed to dry, and stored until the fall to begin the chilling process again.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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In addition, staff writer Eric Sondheimer placed in the top 10 for short features for his report highlighting the chilling impact ICE raids had on high school football workouts.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The snowpack acts as a natural water storage system for California, and ideally when the region’s climate shifts from cold to warm and dry, the snow gradually melts down from rivers and creeks to fill reservoirs over a period of months.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Direct Sowing Outside This method is simple but must be done during fall to allow for natural cold stratification.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Mar. 2026
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Police released an image captured from a surveillance video showing a person wearing dark clothes and a backpack, with their face covered.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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But the late-Baroque facade of the building conceals a special, darker history, one that reflects persistent political and legal problems for the bank thousands of miles away, in the US.—
Hugo Miller,
Bloomberg,
10 Mar. 2026
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Saad told the Statesman recently that the ski area opened two-thirds of its terrain this season, and the nonprofit also froze season pass sale prices for next year in an unusual move.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Mar. 2026
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He’s successfully advocated for creating new incentives for affordable housing construction and automatically renewing a program that freezes property values for some seniors, heading off big bill spikes from rising property values.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Chamomile Tea Chamomile tea is soothing and helps relax the gut muscles, relieving bloating.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, 8 different parks line the perimeter of the lake, including beaches for sunbathing or relaxing with a good book and campsite spots.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the oil and gas industry has opposed the environmental groups’ stance, arguing that the current proposal would discourage an already declining refinery sector from continuing to operate in California, advocating for more flexible rules on the cap.—
Chaewon Chung
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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If using fencing, an electric wire at the top and bottom of fencing can discourage coyotes but won’t harm them, says Owen.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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The solid side features side-seam pockets that are perfect for keeping your hands warm on chilly days, while the tartan side features flap pockets to keep your phone, earbuds, and other small valuables secure.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Ahead of the chilly weather, conditions will be warm and sunny on Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Chill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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