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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Nations across the globe are increasingly using renewable energies like solar and wind.—
Alexa St. John,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026 -
What gives me optimism is that so many people still want to direct their immense talents and energies toward research.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Some users report vibrations after 10,000 miles.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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In the 18th century, Christiaan Huygens observed that two pendulum clocks mounted on the same support could synchronize through tiny vibrations.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
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The railroad got cut to maximize walking spaces while the Haunted Mansion was removed out of respect for Chinese cultural sensitivities regarding death and spirits.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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For more than 48 hours, captain Lillian Zulu had been trying to keep her squad's spirits high despite mounting obstacles.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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“Chis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chis. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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