1
as in chilling
uncomfortably cool
those chilly nights when a warm fire can be especially comforting
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2
as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
a chilly glare directed at the person who tried to go to the head of the line
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as in cold
having a low or subnormal temperature
a chilly spring morning
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Recent Examples of chilly
As chilly weather rolls in this spooky season, prepare to suit up for the latest Ghostbusters installment!
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Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
But beyond that, brassicas also get sweeter in cold weather, and chilly temperatures mellow out the bitter flavors that are sometimes associated with these plants.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
Suárez could be awfully effective in San Francisco with the marine layer stifling deep fly balls on chilly nights by the bay.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
From there, a steady stream of names—figure skating power couple Madison Chock and Evan Bates, snowboarder Red Gerard, and more—would move through the Javits Center on, fittingly, one of the first truly chilly days of the season.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
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Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
But beyond that, brassicas also get sweeter in cold weather, and chilly temperatures mellow out the bitter flavors that are sometimes associated with these plants.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
Suárez could be awfully effective in San Francisco with the marine layer stifling deep fly balls on chilly nights by the bay.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
From there, a steady stream of names—figure skating power couple Madison Chock and Evan Bates, snowboarder Red Gerard, and more—would move through the Javits Center on, fittingly, one of the first truly chilly days of the season.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilly
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That especially applies to properties linked to some of the city’s most chilling murder cases.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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The film provides a chilling look at what could happen if a nuclear missile were launched at the United States.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
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The combination of snow and strong winds is expected to reduce visibility, create slick and icy roads—particularly on bridges and overpasses—and potentially down trees or branches.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The composite image shows the nucleus or icy, rocky central core of 3I/ATLAS as a large and black dot, along with a white glow — the comet's coma, or atmosphere.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Persistent winds came first from the South then switched with even colder winds coming from the North.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Starting November 4 at participating Whataburger locations, customers can enjoy the new Frosted Berry Whatafresher, a frosty drink blend featuring sweet blackberry flavor, including real blueberry bursties, and a cloud of cold whip.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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How To Prune Blueberry Bushes Blueberries need a number of chill hours below 45ºF during dormancy to prompt new growth and flower development for next season.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 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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Its frigid Northeast days demand good eats, good drinks, and good layers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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Spending a few seconds in frigid water can cause a spike in cortisol, the stress hormone.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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These tender plants can’t survive freezing temperatures, so they are often grown as annuals in areas with cold winters.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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Prepare for the freezing weather All residents in counties included on the freeze warning should take precautions to ensure people, pets, plants and pipes are not impacted by the cold.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
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While the eradication of our species might sound like a bleak ending note, Lanthimos tells EW that audiences are divided on whether the film presents a hopeful or pessimistic view of the future.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Duffy painted a bleak scene at airports if the shutdown is not ended before Thanksgiving travel.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse have definitely earned a cool parents award.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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The conversation wasn’t animated and, ultimately, cool heads stayed that way.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Chilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilly. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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