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noun

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verb

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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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Recent Examples of chill
Adjective
Don’t skip the chill time for easy slicing. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025 Chester is quiet, chill, and deceivingly timid. José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
Common symptoms of Vibrio infection include diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, dangerously low blood pressure and blistering lesions. Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025 Non-chill filtered and bottled at 109 proof with a retail price of $249. Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
The resulting tit-for-tat governance might chill investment and raise the cost of capital at precisely the time when large-scale energy investments are most needed. David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Critics say that could chill academic freedom. Andy Rose, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill
Adjective
  • From island flavors at the Caribbean Beach Resort to the splash zones of Typhoon Lagoon and the icy adventures at Blizzard Beach, there’s still plenty of time to soak up every last drop of the summer.
    Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
  • From sweltering summer afternoons to rainy days and icy winters, there are plenty of times when heading outside just isn’t an option.
    Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Wan’s eye for spooky set pieces is even sharper here; The Conjuring 2 boasts the most chilling scene in the franchise.
    Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Over time, exposure to the elements has left the dolls dirty and worn, with peeling paint on their faces, tattered clothing, missing eyes, and no hair, creating a chilling and eerie atmosphere.
    Natalia Cano, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The set comes with six lights that are built to withstand year-round weather conditions, including rain and freezing temperatures.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Frost is likely for most places with temperatures in the low to mid 30s, and even some freezing temperatures up north.
    Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Interestingly, Lorraine has taught Judy to ward off her frightening visions by using a nursery rhyme, effectively teaching her to suppress her dark side.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The Dolphins wear white jerseys at home for afternoon games, forcing opponents to wear darker colors that absorb more heat.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Stop watering when the ground freezes and restart the watering routine in spring once garlic starts to sprout.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Emails included in the lawsuit between Zuckerberg and the company's tech support team date back to May 2020, in which similar account freezes from 2017 are mentioned.
    John Tufts, IndyStar, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Spurs fans can now relax about that issue.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Plus, there’s a front porch and a second-story balcony to relax outdoors and host family and friends.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Her ancestor’s analytic model discouraged self-revelation by the therapist, but Freud often meets her guests’ excavations of desire and vulnerability with her own candid recollections.
    Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Speaker Johnson is giving the high ground to the Democrats by discouraging Thomas Massie's petition.
    Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The midweight fabric is perfect for layering on chillier fall days, while the snap closure leaves room for easy venting.
    Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
  • This jacket is constructed with a mix of polyester and spandex, which is lightweight enough for warmer fall days but still provides enough warmth when temperatures are on the chilly side.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Chill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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