as in chilly
uncomfortably cool
a Southern visitor who was unused to the chilling air of a Northeast winter
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as in freezing
to cause to lose heat
chill the gelatin for two hours, until it sets
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as in relaxing
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 discouraging
to lessen the courage or confidence of
investors chilled by the floundering economy
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as in lounging
to spend time doing nothing
instead of going out tonight, let's stay in and chill
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Recent Examples of chilling
Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Passed down through generations in the spiritual traditions of northern highland communities, the myth has long been regarded as one of the region’s most chilling supernatural tales.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the head of the vaccines arm, Vinay Prasad, has made unilateral policy changes that could limit access to certain shots, while also chilling investment in the sector.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Step back, though, and the legacy may be even more chilling.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Passed down through generations in the spiritual traditions of northern highland communities, the myth has long been regarded as one of the region’s most chilling supernatural tales.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
For the first time, the chilling 911 call from an Arlington Heights couple who were trapped inside their home after an armed intruder broke in has been made public.
—Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the head of the vaccines arm, Vinay Prasad, has made unilateral policy changes that could limit access to certain shots, while also chilling investment in the sector.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilling
Adjective
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Dry weather and a chilly breeze take over Monday afternoon.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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But March 23 is going to be a bit chillier than the days prior.—
Brooke Muckerman,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The weather in Wales was terrible, with snow and freezing temperatures and Arctic gales.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Temperatures drop below freezing early Saturday morning.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Nakheon Choi of South Korea captured a slice of life in the country's capital, depicting workers relaxing in the Cheonggyecheon stream that runs through Seoul during a busy day in the concrete jungle.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Mar. 2026
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South Africa’s anti-trust regulator is holding private talks with the telecoms industry about relaxing competition rules, signaling that regulators in Africa’s biggest economy may be willing to make changes that could unleash a wave of mergers and acquisitions in the sector.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Last spring, a letter was sent to Senators season ticket holders discouraging them from transferring their tickets to rival fans ahead of their first-round playoff series against the Maple Leafs.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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For supply siders, higher taxes are like kryptonite to an economy, discouraging businesses from investing and damping entrepreneurial activity.—
Robert Burgess,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The experience also includes a chef, bartender, paddleboards, snorkel gear, and floating mats for lounging between swims.—
Latifah Al Hazza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Amenities include lush landscaped areas, pools, spas, lounging areas, a pavilion and 14 private boat slips.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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Wandering around the park, dry leaves crunching underfoot, feels like crashing a dress rehearsal, or an extremely chill treeworker renegade.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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By Oscars standards, this all adds up to a pretty chill atmosphere.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While the gravy is cooling, whisk 2 tsp.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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This typically requires a lot of cooling gear, and space is at a premium on aircraft.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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Mack and the Chargers’ defense pressured quarterbacks Jalen Hurts of the Eagles and Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs, frustrating them and keeping them out of their comfort zones.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
20 Dec. 2025
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“Chilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilling. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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