as in chill
an uncomfortable degree of coolness
a new nippiness in the mornings hinted at the coming of winter
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Noun
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The chills, along with some sudden nausea, were so strong that my mom and I left the Greek Theatre early.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
21 June 2026 -
In the summer, the weather is typically golf-perfect with mild temperatures and chill breezes as the day moves on.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Add the lime juice just before serving to preserve brightness and prevent bitterness.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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How did someone emerge from such darkness without becoming consumed by bitterness?—
Norman B. Gildin,
Sun Sentinel,
9 June 2026
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“Nippiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nippiness. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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