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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
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2025
Cover and shake until chilled and mixed, about 15 seconds.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Plus, the dish can also be pre-chilled to serve cold dishes as well.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
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
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
Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Thanks to the thick insulation, it’s built to hold ice and keep everything chilled for hours.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
—Craig Melvin, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
The judge stated that the policy chilled political speech and constituted ideological retaliation.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Refrigerate at least 2 hours, until well chilled.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
The next day, they were chilled and ready.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 26 Sep. 2025
Some foods can actually spoil faster when refrigerated, while others lose texture or flavor when chilled.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
Ray tracing on the RTX 5090 makes lighting look next-level real, the 2TB Gen4 SSD is big enough for your entire library, and the 360mm ARGB cooler keeps temps chilled.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
This can sit in the cupholder of their hot car for hours still deliver a satisfying, chilled slurp.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2025
Cover and shake until chilled and mixed, about 15 seconds.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Plus, the dish can also be pre-chilled to serve cold dishes as well.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
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
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
The montage opened with a shot of As ever's Apricot Spread and Orange Marmalade in a gift box and rolled to show a photo revealing a brand-new item — a 2024 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc — chilled on ice.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Thanks to the thick insulation, it’s built to hold ice and keep everything chilled for hours.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
—Craig Melvin, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
The judge stated that the policy chilled political speech and constituted ideological retaliation.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Refrigerate at least 2 hours, until well chilled.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
The next day, they were chilled and ready.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 26 Sep. 2025
Some foods can actually spoil faster when refrigerated, while others lose texture or flavor when chilled.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
Ray tracing on the RTX 5090 makes lighting look next-level real, the 2TB Gen4 SSD is big enough for your entire library, and the 360mm ARGB cooler keeps temps chilled.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilled
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White froze, unsure what would happen next.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Everything froze in time until the ball crashed against the foul pole and kicked back into the playing field, making the stadium sound like the old place across the street sounded in the dynastic nineties.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Compared to London Fashion Week, where washes were bold and individuality was on display, jean choices in Italy were relaxed and laidback.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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There's something so alluring, yet relaxed, about the sexiness of a one-piece with strategic peekaboos paired with loose suit trousers.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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So as not to muddy either the political or familial waters, Franklin discouraged Temple from any contact with his father.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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That means builders are discouraged about the future.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Instead of pumping in conventional air conditioning, it was surrounded by proprietary glass panes filled with cooled water.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Drizzle Brown Butter Glaze evenly over cooled bread.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Reheat refrigerated cobbler in a 350°F oven until warmed throughout.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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After serving, perishable items should be refrigerated within two hours.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Both sides are frustrated, though a deal is not out of reach.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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What started as a tense visit quickly escalated into a situation that left the whole family baffled and frustrated.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Diego Rincon, creative director at Lifted, says the team spotted an opportunity to work up a big new hit of this ilk after ITV’s stalwart Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway was rested.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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The hat hook in his locker rested empty.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Rivelia is De’Longhi’s newest and sleekest model, with dual bean hoppers for easy roast switching, 18 customizable drink recipes, and an accessory for making iced drinks with cold foam.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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Or, if espresso is more your thing, consider De’Longhi’s luxurious Magnifica machine that makes all kinds of espresso drinks (even iced ones) without forcing you to learn how to pull your own shots.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Chilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilled. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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