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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
Bridges’ Slow Magic, due April 12 in record stores and April 11 online, is a deeply enjoyable collection that unearths the stoned camaraderie of some profoundly chill Wednesday-night hangouts. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025 But while the vibe of your home gym might be chill, your programming shouldn’t be—and research shows that any well-rounded workout routine should include weight training. Erin Bunch, SELF, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
While most people recover, some still die from disease complications in the U.S Most common TB symptoms Some common tuberculosis symptoms are similar to other infections, including fatigue, chills and fever. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 1 May 2025 Signs and symptoms include a cough that lasts for three weeks or longer, coughing up blood or phlegm, chest pain, weakness, fatigue, weight loss, loss of appetite, fever, chills and night sweats, according to the CDC. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
The nuclear fusion reaction is surrounded by a magnetic field more than 400,000 times more powerful than the Earth’s and chilled with cryogenic gases close to absolute zero. Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 May 2025 Stir in lemon juice and remaining water; cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, up to 48 hours. Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for chill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill
Adjective
  • Stock tip: Migrate to icier territories… Aston Villa 6/1 Last five results: WLWWW A two-goal deficit to overcome in the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Paris Saint-Germain next week likely spells the end of Villa’s European aspirations.
    Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The relationship between Ye and Cole has been icy for some time.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The feared chilling effect on consumption, if any, would be limited to imports.
    Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
  • In their Tuesday ruling, Eleventh Circuit Judges Robin Rosenbaum and Nancy Abudu agreed with the lower court’s findings that the ban was unconstitutionally vague and created a chilling effect on free speech.
    Samantha Riedel, Them., 15 May 2025
Adjective
  • Just 15 seconds into my first treatment with the freezing helmet latched to my head and with six more hours to go, the cold was unbearable.
    Maria Yagoda, Vox, 9 May 2025
  • That is where the freezing wall of giant magnets come in, acting to both cool and restrain the unruly plasma.
    Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
Adjective
  • The videos look just like the photos, with unnatural colors and visible noise, especially in dark environments.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 22 May 2025
  • His dark worldview is premised on the pessimistic presumption that the world will turn on the Jews if given the chance, which is why the Israeli leader has long prized hard power over diplomatic understandings.
    Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • The gargantuan geoengineering project would require half a million underwater drones to pull water from below the melting ice cap and spray it onto the surface to freeze.
    Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
  • Or nix a plan to freeze state worker salary increases next year?
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • The mood among the squad was relaxed throughout Monday and Tuesday.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 22 May 2025
  • Or Martha’s Vineyard to relax around the shores with their families.
    Taylor Crumpton, Time, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • Dimon, a heavyweight of traditional finance, has consistently used his perch to discourage regular investors and other financial leaders from getting involved.
    Andrew R. Chow, Time, 20 May 2025
  • To discourage thieves and curiosity seekers, two feet of concrete was poured over his casket.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 May 2025
Adjective
  • Listen to this article A small group, most wearing light jackets in the chilly May evening, gathered in prayer outside the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City Monday night just hours before Benjamin Ritchie was executed by lethal injection.
    Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
  • During chilly morning boat excursions, hot water bottles appeared on our seats.
    Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025

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“Chill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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