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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In Japan, biomass benefits from being eligible for the national feed-in-tariff for renewable energies, and in the UK, authorities have halved subsidies for Drax — the company currently gets nearly £1 billion a year — and will only use the plant as a back-up to cheaper sources of renewable power.—
Nithin Coca,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025 -
By carefully choosing and using your ingredients with intention, a simmer pot can create a magical atmosphere that carries their energies throughout your space.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Key Takeaways Microwave ovens cook food using non-ionizing radiation, which causes vibrations and heat generation in food particles.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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And to me that Good vibrations Marky Mark version is just so Randy.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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People read auras and palms, too.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Chis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chis. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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