variants
or ch'is
also qis
as in energies
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings
the concept of chi is of central importance in acupuncture
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Noun
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This shift is being steered by former industry leaders who are redirecting their energies toward building enduring public systems.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026 -
Vibrant energies will be seeking expression, one way to use this energy constructively will be to begin or rededicate yourself to a fitness regimen and your physical health.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Between engine vibrations, road chatter, suspension feedback, and your basic rider movement, the seat is a noisy communication channel already.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2026
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Living on Debra Drive has changed drastically thanks to unwanted horns and vibrations.—
Samantha Chaney,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Despite its name, the bar operates as a globally minded cocktail destination with equal attention paid to other spirits, along with small bites and an impressive cigar selection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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And for Dirty Shirleys, different spirits, including vodka, gin, tequila and vermouth can be substituted.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Chis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chis. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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