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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
Rima Parikh, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
There’s an effortlessness to her collections that just feel really chill and easy.
—Emily Mercer, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
Emily Dashiell, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2024
Wind chills are expected to drop below zero Wednesday night into Thursday morning, officials said.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The turkeys are then chilled and made according to the specifications of the customer before they are bagged and vacuum sealed.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 25 Nov. 2024
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Emil Wakim’s pilot, who’s wearing AirPods, is delightfully chill about not knowing how to fly a plane.
—Rima Parikh, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
There’s an effortlessness to her collections that just feel really chill and easy.
—Emily Mercer, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
Noun
Drinking a hot drink with steam may also reduce sneezing, chills, and fatigue.
—Emily Dashiell, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2024
Wind chills are expected to drop below zero Wednesday night into Thursday morning, officials said.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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The grapes were co-fermented on gewurztraminer skins, chilled to stop fermentation, pressed off, settled and bottled.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The turkeys are then chilled and made according to the specifications of the customer before they are bagged and vacuum sealed.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 25 Nov. 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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Nevertheless, experts note that Patel's approach might focus on using civil lawsuits or laws like the Espionage Act to target leakers of classified information, a tactic not directly implicating press freedoms but potentially chilling journalistic activity.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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In one particularly chilling scene, Matthews gives a rousing rally speech that had to be delivered with conviction by Hoult.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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The polar fish is the only species of shark that can withstand the freezing temperatures year-round.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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In freezing temperatures, the mirrors can freeze in a closed position.Mark Maynard, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
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The user posted the images and videos, including an image of a light in the sky, and several videos that appear to be shot from a plane cabin, but are very dark.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Editors and dermatologists alike love it for its fine line–smoothing powers, along with its ability to dramatically lighten dark spots caused by sun damage.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
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While freezing temperatures will be experienced in parts of northern Florida on Friday and Saturday, this week's cold snap was not expected to result in snowfall anywhere in the state.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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In February 2021, a winter storm brought days of freezing temperatures that knocked out power and heat to millions of Texans and led to nearly 250 deaths.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
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That might come as a surprise to some travelers, especially when the thought of relaxing can feel laughable after reckoning with airport’s infamous curbside gridlock.Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Women’s styles include the Designer, an indigo balloon-sleeve bootcut jumpsuit with Hudson’s signature flap back pockets; the Collaborator, a black sleeveless relaxed straight coverall; and the Creator, a wide-leg indigo jumpsuit with a strapless sweetheart neckline.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
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This dual approach—discouraging harmful choices while promoting affordable, nutritious alternatives—has the potential to reshape America’s food environment and improve public health for generations to come.Robert Pearl, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Floating buoys, separated by saw-like sheets of metal, have been in a bid to discourage river crossings.Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Taron Egerton and Chloe Bennet are getting cozy together in chilly New York City.Jack Smart, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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But be sure to bundle up and watch your step before heading out, as Michigan winter promises chilly, slippery conditions.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Chill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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