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chilled

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verb

past tense of chill
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Recent Examples of chilled
Adjective
Cold, refreshing Dole Whip in between slices of chilled watermelon, topped with Tajin and chamoy. Teagan Davidge, Oc Register, 25 July 2026 In a separate clean and chilled bowl, beat heavy whipping cream on high until foamy. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026 The dilemma of a dip becoming too warm becomes a non-issue with a chilled dip keeper. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 Get a dozen Island Creek or the Gloucester Plateaux (featuring a chilled assortment of oysters, blue crab salad, shrimp cocktail, Maine lobster, and salmon crudo), a Select Negroni or glass of wine, and a seat in the window, ideal for watching the world go by. Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026 Some of the brunch buffet options are chilaquiles, waffles, a sausage scramble, chilled shrimp, salmon, mini meatballs, seasonal vegetables, short rib pasta and chicken marsala. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026 Anyone wanting to plant tulip bulbs in warmer climates, like those in the southern United States, will need to purchase pre-chilled bulbs to plant annually. Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026 The menu includes Easter ham, steamship round beef and roast chicken, plus breakfast items, pastas, salads, chilled shrimp, sushi, and 12 different dessert cakes, tarts, cookies and ice creams. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026 Those included issues with liquid hydrogen — a super-chilled propellant that is notorious for leaking — seeping out of the rocket at higher-than-acceptable rates during an initial fueling test. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Just the sight of the glasses, dewy with condensation on the outside and filled to the rim with clinking ice, nearly chilled my body. Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Three four-legged friends chilled along the Hudson River at the Hertz Gold Squad Hangout, clearly enjoying being petted by concert-goers taking in the music. Lori Majewski, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026 There's a Himalayan salt room, cold plunge pools, an infrared sauna and a snow shower chilled to 14 degrees, plus a large co-ed sauna big enough to double as an event space. Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 He was just chilled about it and wouldn’t make another mistake after that. Andy Naylor, New York Times, 30 July 2026 If your primary goal is better cooking results, air-chilled is worth seeking out regardless of other welfare or feed claims on the package. Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026 Find more wheeled coolers to keep your summer outings stocked and chilled below, all from Amazon and starting at just $44. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026 Generally, white and sparkling wines should be stored around 40°F to 55°F to keep them crisp and chilled for serving. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 July 2026 They’re often chilled, refreshing, and made with seasonal summer fruit. Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilled
Adjective
  • When Bill’s older brother Henry (Barry Ward) finds the pianist in numbed solitude in his dingy apartment, Bill has canceled all his upcoming gigs, saying Scotty cannot be replaced.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Ingber also notes the numbed response to these strikes from much of the American public, something that, in part, may come from the routine nature of these drone strikes as something that the nation has become desensitized to dropping bombs on enemies.
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • To assemble, spread 1/3 of the crumbs in the bottom of the pie shell, spread the cooled filling over it, and spread another 1/3 of the crumbs over the filling.
    David Morgan, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The dark layer above it is thin and faint, meaning the rains that followed were weak, probably due to a cooled Indian Ocean sending less moisture inland.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • China’s imports of LNG from Russia across all routes surged nearly 28% in the first half of the year by volume as LNG exports from the Middle East froze due to the US-Iran war.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Treasury Department on Friday froze the assets of Sargeant’s offshore company that participates in Venezuelan oil-producing ventures, according to people with knowledge of the measure who declined to speak about it publicly.
    Patricia Garip, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The straight-leg cut keeps the silhouette relaxed, while the five-pocket design gives the pants a classic denim feel.
    Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The natural fabric layers seamlessly into English cottages, cozy urban apartments, and relaxed California homes alike, delivering gentle movement without overwhelming a space.
    Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Some have also argued that concerns about being perceived as racist discouraged earlier scrutiny of the allegations.
    Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Officials have argued the legislation will expand housing options for families who lost their homes while reconstruction continues, replacing legal restrictions that many property owners said had discouraged rentals for years.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Su opened a drawer full of lenses, snapped two into a pair of industrial-looking metal frames, and rested them on Infante’s face, trying to fine-tune the level of magnification.
    E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Every manager has his ways of keeping players rested and ready.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • My hand instantly went numb, the wrist and fingers falling limp and useless.
    Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
  • As people around her begin slipping into an emotionally numb trance described as being eclipsed, the boundaries between Bego’s imagination, the digital world and physical reality begin to dissolve.
    Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 30 July 2026
Adjective
  • That performance is important for wearable electronics that could operate outdoors, in refrigerated environments, or in other applications where conventional water-rich hydrogels can lose flexibility and conductivity.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Entrances, polished tile, food court flooring, and the areas near refrigerated cases get slippery quickly as wet shoes cross the thresholds.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Chilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilled. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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