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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If ultraheavy nuclei contribute significantly at the highest energies, future data should indicate a composition heavier than iron.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 May 2026 -
But the mix of both energies of these authentic polar opposites worked well together to keep the crowd laughing.—
Malina Saval,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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So, yes, the team did have some success, such as reducing engine vibrations, and the car appears more reliable.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The collar then uses tones, vibrations and optional static corrections to keep your dog within those bounds.—
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Activist spirits might dismiss this emphasis on the purely sonic as a strategy of avoidance, although the likes of Feizabadi and Kourliandski can’t be accused of sitting idly by.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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There are flavored vodkas like strawberry and blueberry, agave spirits and gin.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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“Chis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chis. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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