as in chill
an uncomfortable degree of coolness
the lingering chilliness in the church prompted everyone to put on jackets
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While most people recover, some still die from disease complications in the U.S Most common TB symptoms Some common tuberculosis symptoms are similar to other infections, including fatigue, chills and fever.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025 -
Signs and symptoms include a cough that lasts for three weeks or longer, coughing up blood or phlegm, chest pain, weakness, fatigue, weight loss, loss of appetite, fever, chills and night sweats, according to the CDC.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Chilliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilliness. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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