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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
were met with a chill gaze when they arrived home late from the party
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as in chilling
uncomfortably cool
this chill weather is making my teeth chatter
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as in freezing
having a low or subnormal temperature
no one should be coatless on a chill night as this
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as in dark
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
the house's design may be cutting-edge, but it has a chill sterility about it that is anything but homey
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as in chilliness
an uncomfortable degree of coolness
there's a chill in the air, so you'd better wear a sweater
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as in to freeze
to cause to lose heat
chill the gelatin for two hours, until it sets
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as in to relax
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 to discourage
to lessen the courage or confidence of
investors chilled by the floundering economy
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as in to lazy
to spend time doing nothing
instead of going out tonight, let's stay in and chill
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Recent Examples of chill
Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
As per usual, the expressions are non-chill filtered and bottled at their natural color.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Next up is Royd (Tanoai Reed), a hulking tech guy with a chill bro Samoan vibe.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Keep refridgerated and serve chilled.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Also, reggae events are way more chill.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
As per usual, the expressions are non-chill filtered and bottled at their natural color.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
The dinner-party energy from the bar to the back booth knocked the chill off a frigid night just as well as the food.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Next up is Royd (Tanoai Reed), a hulking tech guy with a chill bro Samoan vibe.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Carefully add the liquids and stir for about 10 seconds to combine and begin to chill.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Keep refridgerated and serve chilled.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill
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The combination of snow and strong winds is expected to reduce visibility, create slick and icy roads—particularly on bridges and overpasses—and potentially down trees or branches.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The composite image shows the nucleus or icy, rocky central core of 3I/ATLAS as a large and black dot, along with a white glow — the comet's coma, or atmosphere.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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That especially applies to properties linked to some of the city’s most chilling murder cases.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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The film provides a chilling look at what could happen if a nuclear missile were launched at the United States.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These tender plants can’t survive freezing temperatures, so they are often grown as annuals in areas with cold winters.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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Prepare for the freezing weather All residents in counties included on the freeze warning should take precautions to ensure people, pets, plants and pipes are not impacted by the cold.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
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Prince Harry wore a black blazer over a white T-shirt with dark pants.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Its legs are a similar pale yellow color covered with irregular black and dark-brown markings, according to Omelko.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Numerous gunshots can be heard as the officers fire their weapons, but the video freezes just before Green is shot, which Hoskin said was due to the graphic content.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Modern techniques like freezing herbs in oil or quick-pickling veggies keeps that spirit alive.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Doctors prescribe prazosin, which relaxes blood vessels, to help lower blood pressure.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Set in a Wednesday-esque room, complete with moody lighting and adorned with props including dead roses, a gold candelabra, a black violin and faux poison, Gaga and Zeta-Jones sit behind a table and whisper into a microphone, aiming to help viewers relax.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nicknames were discouraged but inevitable.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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The initiative also coincides with the $100,000 H-1B application fee, introduced September 21, two days after the DOL announcement—a White House move aimed at discouraging bulk filings by staffing and outsourcing firms.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The high Arctic is home to an array of breathtaking sights, unique wildlife, and remarkable terrain that can only be experienced by traveling to the chilly region, and Atlas Ocean Voyages wants to take you there in style.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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Temperatures will stay chilly over the weekend, reaching around 50 degrees on Saturday and 56 degrees on Sunday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Chill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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