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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Transformative energies surround you!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026 -
Suddenly, all energies converge to one single purpose, and everything is just more on point.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The scientists then recorded the vibrations each animal made.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
25 Feb. 2026
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This silicone brush offers more than 7,000 vibrations per minute to remove dirt, oil, and other debris from deep inside your pores.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The dragon is said to scare away bad spirits and bring good luck.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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American celebrity chef Guy Fieri and Colombian-American actress Sofía Vergara made appearances as guests sampled bites from top local and visiting chefs, explored wines, spirits and craft beers, and enjoyed live music, cooking demonstrations and product giveaways.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Chis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chis. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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