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
Max Saltman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Jimmy Kimmel’s comment about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson has sparked a cascading series of dramatic (and chilling) events that have resulted Disney suspending Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Chapter 2 brings scream queen Madelaine Petsch back for more running, hiding and surviving — with director Renny Harlin promising a bone-chilling third chapter on the way.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Civil liberties campaigners across the UK and beyond have condemned the designation, saying that applying terrorism laws to such a group risk chilling free speech and assembly and sets a dangerous precedent for protest rights.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Jimmy Kimmel’s comment about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson has sparked a cascading series of dramatic (and chilling) events that have resulted Disney suspending Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
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Armed with her signature razor-sharp wit and deadpan charm, Wednesday is also plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Chapter 2 brings scream queen Madelaine Petsch back for more running, hiding and surviving — with director Renny Harlin promising a bone-chilling third chapter on the way.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilling
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The autumn equinox marks the formal start of the season in the Northern Hemisphere and the return of chilly temperatures to California.—
Hannah Poukish
September 18,
Sacbee.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Threshold Printed Plush Throw This versatile blanket can be draped over accent chairs and sofas or used as a warm layer on a bed or for chilly fall nights outside.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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The paper demonstrates thick sodium cathodes that perform at room temperature and down to freezing.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Its Jewish musicians were transported by train to Bergen-Belsen while two and a half months later the remaining non-Jewish players were sent to the only all-women camp at Ravensbrück, 90 kilometers north of Berlin, marching in freezing winter conditions with no food.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Sep. 2025
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The two, three, and even four-bedroom residences are spacious, feature mature olive trees, relaxing grounds, and gourmet kitchens.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Skip the sheep-counting and cup of chamomile, and luxuriate in the sleep-inducing blend of calming lavender oil, soothing balsam resin, moisturizing sweet almond oil, and relaxing magnesium salt flakes instead.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Chinese regulators are now discouraging domestic tech giants from buying Nvidia chips, the Financial Times reported, citing unnamed sources.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
21 Sep. 2025
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Beyond these issues of fatigue and trust, poor user experience can also go a long way in discouraging people from using security workflows.—
Eyal Benishti,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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This newly designed, two-story space will celebrate classic California Craftsman design and will be a place for lounging with a good book, relaxing with a glass of wine or admiring the hotel’s Great Hall lobby below.—
Jessica Peralta,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The stretchy pants can be worn lounging, but they can also easily be dressed up for fall festivities with loafers and a blazer or cardigan.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Sep. 2025
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Also, reggae events are way more chill.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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As per usual, the expressions are non-chill filtered and bottled at their natural color.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The 52 mm black titanium case evokes the exterior of the hypercar, with the front grille flanked by two cooling inlets.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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But modern, cold-adapted, dam-building beavers of the genus Castor appear to have evolved roughly 12 million years ago, perhaps in response to cooling temperatures.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Doing so, gardeners will provide prime habitat for resting pollinators, while keeping the intention of their production gardens in check.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
20 Sep. 2025
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In fact, the layout and function of the villas have been ergonomically designed by doctors to create a holistic resting space with elements, such as blackout curtains and even small linen covers for lights on the AC, to offer an undisturbed night’s rest.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Chilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilling. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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