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
Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
The investigation eventually uncovers chilling clues that lead to Bryan Kohberger (Merry), a seemingly quiet criminology PhD student, as the only suspect.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
But the continuous immigration raids are chilling the business climate, said Grace Resendez McCaffery, publisher of La Costa Latina, a Spanish-language newspaper distributed in Baldwin and nearby counties.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep will present a show with chilling storytelling in the adaptation of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by John Heimbuch in collaboration with Jon Ferguson as its next student production.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
The investigation eventually uncovers chilling clues that lead to Bryan Kohberger (Merry), a seemingly quiet criminology PhD student, as the only suspect.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
Spa lovers can easily spend an entire day at Zenova Spa & Wellness, rotating through water therapies and chilling in the Snow Room (a next-level cryotherapy experience).
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
But the continuous immigration raids are chilling the business climate, said Grace Resendez McCaffery, publisher of La Costa Latina, a Spanish-language newspaper distributed in Baldwin and nearby counties.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilling
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Mauricio Pochettino saw the contrast this week when the USMNT swerved from one friendly in sunny Austin to another in relatively chilly Denver.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The unsatisfying partnerships and the chilly childhood, not-so-nurtured under British colonialism.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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One of the most common was broken or outdated HVAC systems, often an expensive upgrade; freezing or overheated classrooms can be especially hard on students who can’t regulate their body temperatures, such as children with Down syndrome.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
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The most active period for tree sap flow is late winter or spring, when temperatures fluctuate widely between freezing nights and warm days.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Hold for 20-30 seconds, focusing on relaxing your neck and breathing deeply.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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With a minute left in the first half of Sunday’s game and momentum relaxing on Denver’s sideline, Glenn and the Jets dialed up a fake punt on 4th-and-1 from their 37-yard line.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
12 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Beijing has reportedly been discouraging local firms from buying Nvidia chips.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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The entire crop of players with serious money left on their deals endured long, discouraging stretches this season where their contracts looked like albatrosses.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The company also collaborated with Nike last month to launch an initial three core activewear collections and four seasonal collections, featuring pieces designed for everything from strength training and everyday workouts to lounging and running errands.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Imagine hosting a cozy dinner party under the stars, morning coffee with a view, or simply lounging with a good book in the sunshine—all without ever leaving your own space.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Per Deadline, the show will be set in 1991, a totally chill time to be a cop in Los Angeles.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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That’s a $400 win for your floors and your chill time.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ice baths must be filled when cooling food.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Copper, which is essential for semiconductors, cables and cooling systems that are driving AI’s advance, has come into sharper focus as investors remain bullish on the AI trade.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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Tomasek’s power play misses After Demko gloved his shot from the slot, David Tomasek bent over with his stick resting across his knees and bowed his head.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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My depression doesn’t look like the stereotypes of a woman with a resting sad face.—
Ashley Womble,
SELF,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Chilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilling. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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