as in chill
an uncomfortable degree of coolness
the lingering chilliness in the church prompted everyone to put on jackets
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Noun
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The widespread cold blast will deliver the season’s most significant chill so far, with many areas expecting their first hard freeze and morning lows dipping well below average, according to the Climate Prediction Center.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025 -
Cozy fleece blankets keep the chill at bay, while a steaming cup of tea rounds out the meal.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Biden’s attempts to reingratiate himself have largely fallen on deaf ears, given the lasting bitterness many Democrats hold over his handling of the last year of his presidency.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
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Cook mustard greens with olive oil and spices like pepper flakes and garlic, then add vinegar or lemon juice to balance the bitterness.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Chilliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilliness. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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