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chilling

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verb

present participle of chill
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Recent Examples of chilling
Adjective
Directed by James Ponsoldt (Shrinking) and co-written by Ponsoldt and Segel, the film is described as the chilling story of one man holding the key to another’s freedom. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 12 May 2025 Twain had abandoned in manuscript several chilling tales, later stitched together by his official biographer, Albert Paine. Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025 Those suspensions were reversed but could have a chilling effect on press freedom — with student reporters being the only media regularly permitted on campus, which remains closed to the public. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025 The sight of federal officials putting a judge in handcuffs is undeniably chilling. Erwin Chemerinsky, Twin Cities, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for chilling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilling
Adjective
  • During chilly morning boat excursions, hot water bottles appeared on our seats.
    Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
  • Listen to this article A small group, most wearing light jackets in the chilly May evening, gathered in prayer outside the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City Monday night just hours before Benjamin Ritchie was executed by lethal injection.
    Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Verb
  • Birth tissue-products are stored at below freezing temperatures to retain their viability and effectiveness and are also shipped in special containers.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
  • She was heavily criticized for being out of the country when the fire exploded amid dire wind warnings and for freezing up when confronted by press about her absence.
    Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In , the small cat curiously edged toward the new canine friend, who was relaxing on the couch, gently patting him with her paw and sniffing.
    Alice Gibbs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • And to add to the messy situation, conflicting media reports suggest the company either is or is not relaxing its hardware hurdle for taking.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Good air circulation will allow leaves and stems to dry out, discouraging disease.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Actions by officials in the two countries are also discouraging Canadian tourists from looking south.
    Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The Modern Family alum could be seen lounging while wearing black bikini bottoms and holding a product from her Toty suncare brand.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Those include a sitting area off the primary bedroom, a dining table on the narrow part of the deck, a patio outfitted for entertaining, and multiple options for lounging by the pool.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Though their everyday hangouts are chill, Beckham loves to roll out the red carpet for Milo on special occasions.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 13 May 2025
  • And then obviously in between that, either dropping my kid off at school or picking my kid up or hanging out, going to the park or something like that in some of those gaps, but that’s a very happy day, very chill, humbling day (Laughs).
    Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Changing the direction of ceiling fans can help reduce heating costs in winter and lower cooling costs in summer.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Turn the cakes out onto cooling racks.
    The Enquirer, The Enquirer, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Place the terracotta pot upside down over the tea lights, resting on the bricks.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
  • With this new year, consider planning some fresh ways to cater to your creativity—and lean in to the importance of resting.
    Essence, Essence, 7 Jan. 2025

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“Chilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilling. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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