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chilled

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verb

past tense of chill
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Recent Examples of chilled
Adjective
Add vanilla if desired, mix well and chill for one hour before serving in chilled parfait cups. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 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
Verb
Both mirrors are kept cold, chilled to about 19 degrees Fahrenheit (-7 degrees Celsius), to prevent heat from the telescope itself from interfering with observations, according to NASA. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Garrity's former support of data centers chilled to the point of her calling for a moratorium on their development. Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 The kitchen’s electrical oven roasts them during the daytime; they’re then chilled and served cold, with hot sauce, a ramekin of mayonnaise, and a pile of pickle spears. Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026 Drain shrimp, discarding cooking liquid, and transfer Shrimp to a bowl of ice water; let stand until completely chilled, about 5 minutes. Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026 The seasonal cold bibim noodles, though, were perfect and chilled, as bibim-guksu should be. Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 The View’s speech chilled Disney acknowledged that The View has changed its process for evaluating potential guests because of the FCC proceeding. Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026 Add fresh ice and stir gently until the cocktail is well chilled and properly diluted. John Kell, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Then there's support for the optional Polar Cooler, which routes chilled air toward the extruder and filament path to reduce heat creep during hotter chamber operation—further reinforcing the Max 4’s focus on sustained high-temperature printing. Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 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
  • The trick to this recipe is soaking the lobster meat in the cooled cooking liquid to give it an extra burst of flavor and to rinse away any residue from the surface, leaving nothing behind but sweet, briny lobster meat.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • In the aftermath, OpenAI froze some research projects and slowed others while tightening its sandboxes and expanding monitoring.
    Alex Heath, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Tatis followed with a lineout to second base that froze Harris, who then got to second on Cronenworth’s groundout and was left there when Machado popped out again.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • For example, the customs around attire at the theater have relaxed quite a bit.
    Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
  • In one photo, Osbourne relaxed on a lounge chair in a leopard-print one-piece swimsuit while soaking up the sun.
    Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • This might have discouraged a sensible man from deciding to become a publisher.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The lingering effects of high interest rates and Trump’s erratic trade policies discouraged companies from hiring in 2025.
    Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Both teams rested their starters to stay healthy for the regular season.
    ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Flintoff, Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris hosted the show before it was rested.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to reveal details of the administration’s sanctions plans later today on a country which has so far been numb to economic pain.
    Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Then, in late May 1986, Kontras, whose tall, athletic build discloses a lifelong dedication to good health, noticed a swelling on the left side of his back that was numb to the touch.
    Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • After checking in, people at Cross-Lines grab a shopping cart and walk through four aisles stocked with fresh produce, dairy, refrigerated meats, shelf-stable goods and hygiene products.
    Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
  • When ready to use refrigerated starter, let stand at room temperature and continue with feedings twice a day.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026

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“Chilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilled. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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