chis

variants or ch'is also qis
plural of chi
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
  • The poem that precedes it, the Iliad, is a cruel and beautiful work, the ultimate story of war; the Odyssey has its warlike passages, but its central energies seem almost commonplace beside the merciless fury of Achilles.
    David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
  • On personal Spielbergian projects, Zorro, still in pre-production, had already consumed the energies of five writers and three directors, while Amistad’s racial theme was stirring at once admiration and controversy.
    Peter Bart, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • The water amplifies the vibrations, helping stress and negative thoughts disappear.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • All things that have been alleged — vibrations from nearby construction, foundation failure, sinkholes and storm surge effects — have been ruled out as playing a part in the collapse.
    NBC South Florida, NBC news, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • The loss threatened the summer learning session, but on Sunday, the community stepped up at an impromptu fundraiser that raised spirits and funds.
    John Ramos, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • As for cosmic weather this week, the planets align on June 28, igniting our adventurous spirits and libidos, eager to live life in the moment and sojourn onward!
    Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026
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“Chis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chis. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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