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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
Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
As mentioned above, chilled dough is best for these cookies.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
This can sit in the cupholder of their hot car for hours still deliver a satisfying, chilled slurp.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Sip a chilled glass of rosé at the waters-edge on the terrace of the Welcome Hotel and watch the world go by.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 6 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
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
If bottled or canned, the product was chilled in the fridge beforehand and tasted directly from the container as well as poured over ice.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
Serve chilled over ice and enjoy!
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 1 hour.
—Derick Wade, Saveur, 15 Oct. 2025
How to Serve It As Ever's 2024 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is best served well-chilled, ideally between 45°F and 50°F, to highlight its bright citrus notes and refreshing acidity.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Yet the categories—Rags to Riches, Overcoming the Monster, Crime Pursued by Vengeance, All Sacrificed for Passion—still ring true to anyone who’s dipped into folklore or chilled with Netflix.
—Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
The materials are refrigerator-safe to keep things chilled until serving, while the sealing gasket preserves freshness.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Those groups say federal actions have chilled newsgathering and endangered reporters.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
Add ice to a tall narrow glass pulled from the freezer and add chilled whisky.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
As mentioned above, chilled dough is best for these cookies.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
This can sit in the cupholder of their hot car for hours still deliver a satisfying, chilled slurp.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Sip a chilled glass of rosé at the waters-edge on the terrace of the Welcome Hotel and watch the world go by.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 6 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
Adjective
Keep refridgerated and serve chilled.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
If bottled or canned, the product was chilled in the fridge beforehand and tasted directly from the container as well as poured over ice.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
Serve chilled over ice and enjoy!
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 1 hour.
—Derick Wade, Saveur, 15 Oct. 2025
How to Serve It As Ever's 2024 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is best served well-chilled, ideally between 45°F and 50°F, to highlight its bright citrus notes and refreshing acidity.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Yet the categories—Rags to Riches, Overcoming the Monster, Crime Pursued by Vengeance, All Sacrificed for Passion—still ring true to anyone who’s dipped into folklore or chilled with Netflix.
—Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
The materials are refrigerator-safe to keep things chilled until serving, while the sealing gasket preserves freshness.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Those groups say federal actions have chilled newsgathering and endangered reporters.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilled
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The better story won a long time ago and froze into a myth with present-day repercussions.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Under Adams, the board never froze rents.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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All the while, the aspirator runs quietly and plays gentle tunes to keep mom and the baby relaxed, keeping stress to a minimum.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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That’s because the FDA had recently relaxed its rules about how the pills could be prescribed and dispensed, allowing women to receive them by mail after a telehealth visit with a provider.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If what once felt easy starts to get complicated, don’t be discouraged.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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That quickly discouraged Cleveland from rushing through big-bodied personnel, though the Browns tried to no avail against the Pats' base and nickel personnel packages.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That includes docking adapters and other hardware changes key to orbital refueling, a complex process involving two Starships docking in orbit to transfer hundreds of tons of super-cooled propellant.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
14 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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While unopened logs can last several months in the fridge or pantry, once opened it should be refrigerated to prevent it from drying out and absorbing other flavors.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Once cooked, keep them refrigerated and eat within 3–5 days.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That can impact on squad unity, with individuals frustrated by their lack of chances.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Smith’s next point is what ticked off Barkley, who was visibly frustrated at the desk.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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America’s power has never rested solely on its armies or its markets but on an idea—the sense that this country, for all its flaws, represented something higher.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Mahomes didn’t play in last year’s game there, however, as KC coach Andy Reid rested many starters with the postseason looming.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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“Chilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilled. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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