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as in froze
to cause to lose heat
chill the gelatin for two hours, until it sets
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as in relaxed
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 discouraged
to lessen the courage or confidence of
investors chilled by the floundering economy
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as in lazied
to spend time doing nothing
instead of going out tonight, let's stay in and chill
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as in cooled
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Recent Examples of chilled
Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Double strain into chilled coupe, express and garnish with a lemon peel.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Easton suggests an herbaceous spritz with the starter, floral mezcal moment with the main, and a chilled digestif to close the evening.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Those who live in Zone 8 or 9 should buy pre-chilled bulbs for good results.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Porytko pickles golden beets from Esoterra Culinary Garden in Boulder, mixing them with pine nuts, figs and herbed smetana to make a chilled borscht that’s a summertime classic.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Serve pie warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
His recipe calls for muddling sweet Sun Gold tomatoes and fresh basil, plus a smidge of salt and sugar until juicy; then stirring in gin, vermouth, and ice until well-chilled.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Best served chilled, the new wine is ideal for everything from cozy nights in to vibrant fall gatherings.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Still, a bulb that is chilled is bound to produce more flowers than one that is planted directly in the garden.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
As the world lost its CO2 blanket over this age of mammals, though, and the world chilled, grasslands, having invented a new form of photosynthesis adapted to this drier, lower-CO2 world, haltingly but inexorably took over much of the Earth.
—Peter Brannen, Big Think, 28 Aug. 2025
Finally, rosé is best enjoyed well-chilled and at its freshest—ideally within one to two years of bottling.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
It is then allowed to steep off the heat for about two hours, strained, chilled, and mixed with more water prior to serving.
—Christina Manian, Health, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
Ice creams, frozen desserts and super-chilled sodas take on a new appeal in sticky summer heat.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Double strain into chilled coupe, express and garnish with a lemon peel.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Easton suggests an herbaceous spritz with the starter, floral mezcal moment with the main, and a chilled digestif to close the evening.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Those who live in Zone 8 or 9 should buy pre-chilled bulbs for good results.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Porytko pickles golden beets from Esoterra Culinary Garden in Boulder, mixing them with pine nuts, figs and herbed smetana to make a chilled borscht that’s a summertime classic.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
In particular, the bacon bits were chilled and all stuck together in one big, congealed lump along the inside of the bowl.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Serve pie warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
His recipe calls for muddling sweet Sun Gold tomatoes and fresh basil, plus a smidge of salt and sugar until juicy; then stirring in gin, vermouth, and ice until well-chilled.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Best served chilled, the new wine is ideal for everything from cozy nights in to vibrant fall gatherings.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Still, a bulb that is chilled is bound to produce more flowers than one that is planted directly in the garden.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
As the world lost its CO2 blanket over this age of mammals, though, and the world chilled, grasslands, having invented a new form of photosynthesis adapted to this drier, lower-CO2 world, haltingly but inexorably took over much of the Earth.
—Peter Brannen, Big Think, 28 Aug. 2025
Finally, rosé is best enjoyed well-chilled and at its freshest—ideally within one to two years of bottling.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
It is then allowed to steep off the heat for about two hours, strained, chilled, and mixed with more water prior to serving.
—Christina Manian, Health, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilled
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The lakes froze thick enough to skate across, the air stung sharp in the lungs, and the game every boy seemed to dream about was hockey.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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In July, the department also froze and later unfroze $6 billion in education funding meant to go to school programs for vulnerable students.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ododos Soft Wide-leg Pants The legs are loose and relaxed with pleats, which give the pants a chic look.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Sep. 2025
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The best time is when you’re relaxed.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the State Public Defender office is struggling to attract law school graduates who are discouraged by low pay and the demanding nature of public defender appointments while still paying off student loans.—
MARGARET SHREINER,
jsonline.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Sprinkle 1 cup of the cooled coconut mixture on top of each pie.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Aug. 2025
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Its wireless temperature sensors for air conditioning units, for example, ensure cooled air is directed to where it’s needed.—
Forbes Asia Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The oats can last, covered and refrigerated, for 3 to 4 days.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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The containers were sold refrigerated and have a 12-day shelf life, with varying best by dates.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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During his loan spell with Leeds, Spence frustrated their head coach Daniel Farke with his timekeeping.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Some actors might choose to step away from such a thing, or even be frustrated by it or it being brought up in interviews, but Fischer clearly enjoys every last moment of her good fortune from a former era, even now.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The argument in favor of the approval rested on a couple of points.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s appeal has always rested on his ability to blur the two, leading many commentators to use Neil Postman’s Amusing Ourselves to Death to make sense of his rise.—
Time,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The poster ordered the chocolate along with the lemon tea for his girlfriend, and ordered an iced coffee for himself.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Bánh Mì Boy special with a Vietnamese iced coffee.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Chilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilled. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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