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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
Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
Still, the message of Burn the Boats is that everyone should just be chill about this.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2024
Mike Stunson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2025
Maybe just chill, which is not bad advice going into the last day of Davos.
—Jackie Snow, Quartz, 23 Jan. 2025
Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The wind would whistle through and chill us to the core, but Dad thought the radiant electric heating cost too much.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The results have been improved medical options, a decrease in alcohol consumption, a reduction of youth use and some more chill people.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
Still, the message of Burn the Boats is that everyone should just be chill about this.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2024
Noun
Two women have been identified as suspects, but police have not announced any arrests.
KSAT reported the discovery was made during 27-degree weather, with a wind chill of 16 degrees.
—Mike Stunson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2025
Maybe just chill, which is not bad advice going into the last day of Davos.
—Jackie Snow, Quartz, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
Their tactics are diverse and insidious, each backed by chilling real-world examples.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The wind would whistle through and chill us to the core, but Dad thought the radiant electric heating cost too much.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill
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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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There is surely something chilling about the idea of billionaires talking openly and even gleefully about their wish to eliminate the jobs of some public sector workers and to freeze the salaries of others.—
Jeffery Vacante,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
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This dark, enigmatic film is a chilling meditation on memory, identity, and guilt, wrapped in Lynch’s trademark unsettling style.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Wadman isn’t the only individual whose death is suspected to have been linked to the recent freezing cold temperatures that have hit the Midwest.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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An Arctic polar vortex has brought freezing temperatures and frigid winds to millions across the country this winter.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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The popular hangout also specializes in dark lagers and hoppy IPAs.—
Brad Japhe,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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Not everything about January has to be dark and dreary.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Inaugural ceremonies began at 11:30am. Because of freezing weather in D.C., the ceremony took place inside the Capitol Rotunda.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
20 Jan. 2025
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Here are all the music artists who were scheduled to perform at this year’s Inauguration Day events, according to the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, before it was moved indoors due to freezing weather.—
Chantelle Lee,
TIME,
20 Jan. 2025
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In these latter clips, Callas is kind of goofing off, relaxing, letting her hair down.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
22 Jan. 2025
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Discover world-class shopping, indulge in exquisite food and beverages, relax in the waterfront precincts, and experience an array of events and theatre productions.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Economists warn mass deportation will likely harm U.S. workers and the economy by discouraging investment, disrupting the labor market and reducing the supply of workers.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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But the executive did not appear to be discouraged by the current budget situation.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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The two couples stood briefly for a photo, with a chilly wind blowing on the north end of the White House.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2025
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What would’ve been a chilly day on the National Mall instead became a raucous indoor rally for many Trump fans who packed Capital One Arena for the makeshift event after the outdoor inauguration was canceled due to frigid temperatures.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Chill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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