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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
were met with a chill gaze when they arrived home late from the party
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as in chilling
uncomfortably cool
this chill weather is making my teeth chatter
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as in freezing
having a low or subnormal temperature
no one should be coatless on a chill night as this
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as in dark
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
the house's design may be cutting-edge, but it has a chill sterility about it that is anything but homey
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as in chilliness
an uncomfortable degree of coolness
there's a chill in the air, so you'd better wear a sweater
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as in to freeze
to cause to lose heat
chill the gelatin for two hours, until it sets
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as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
you want to hang out with us and just chill this weekend?
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as in to discourage
to lessen the courage or confidence of
investors chilled by the floundering economy
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as in to lazy
to spend time doing nothing
instead of going out tonight, let's stay in and chill
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Recent Examples of chill
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2024
While this sit-down venue is well-known for it hibachi and other dishes outside the viral creations, Maitland is chill, colorful and kitsch-driven.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
JoAnn Lee Frank, Clearwater The chill is temporary Don’t be fooled: Our South Florida cold fronts don’t mean that global warming is not still a looming and deadly problem.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
Here's where to chill with friends Is New Year's a state holiday in Michigan?
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Still, the message of Burn the Boats is that everyone should just be chill about this.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2024
While this sit-down venue is well-known for it hibachi and other dishes outside the viral creations, Maitland is chill, colorful and kitsch-driven.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
While the rest of Europe struggles to keep from overheating during the increasingly hot summers, Turku is positively chill.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
JoAnn Lee Frank, Clearwater The chill is temporary Don’t be fooled: Our South Florida cold fronts don’t mean that global warming is not still a looming and deadly problem.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
The arguments outlined in the complaint mark a new roadmap for Trump and his legal team to chill free speech by weaponizing the courts.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
Here's where to chill with friends Is New Year's a state holiday in Michigan?
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024
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Her makeup, too, was equally icy, with a metallic silvery-white shadow brushed under her brow as a highlight and dramatic black eyeliner winged all the way out to the outer corner of her brows, plus a pair of light blue-gray contacts enhanced by majorly fluttery, lush lashes.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Dec. 2024
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White cautioned those traveling north of Indianapolis this weekend, however, should be mindful of potentially snowier, icier road conditions.Christopher Cann, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
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Most of his victims were reportedly friends and family, adding a chilling layer to the tragedy.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Tim Lammers However, if film purists insist that Misery—despite the horror pedigree of the author who wrote the source material—is not a horror film, there is a chilling classic from the early 1970s that experienced Golden Globes glory that undeniably is.Tim Lammers, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Residents are also put at risk from the freezing temperatures; last week, hypothermia warnings were issued for a string of states as the mercury plunged.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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The freezing fog advisory will remain in effect until 9 a.m., according to the NWS.Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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The resultant movie — a dark, gooey masterpiece — would forever alter Carpenter’s fortunes in Hollywood.Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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TikTok's attorney suggested the app would basically go dark.WIRED, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
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Daily highs on Friday will be in the 40s, followed by freezing temperature that evening.Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
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Cold in the South and South-Central Temperatures even dipped below freezing in the southern U.S., ahead of the next winter storm forecast to hit the region later in the week.Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Finding a way to relax and take your mind off football can be challenging, but Colwill uses Lego to unwind.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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These spaces can also serve as areas for decompression during high-stress periods or simply as a quiet place to relax.Shaun Arora, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Obama and his inner circle discouraged Biden from running for president in 2016, opting to prop up then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton instead.Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Jan. 2025
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Our study showed that over a quarter of Americans feel deeply discouraged, with many citing economic insecurity, a lack of trust in institutions and a pervasive sense of disconnection as primary concerns.Rebecca Brooks, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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One year ago, a massive explosion at a downtown Fort Worth hotel shattered the chilly afternoon calm just as the workday came to a close.Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
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But a few of the zoo’s residents have welcomed the chilly conditions.Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Chill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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