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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
Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025
People are going to be very chill and normal, like the internet always is.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 10 Mar. 2025
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2025
Aidan’s creativity as a furniture designer, snuggly persona and chill Draenor connects him with the Bull’s core characteristics.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 28 May 2025
John A. Ragosta, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
It’s chilled, refreshing, and highlights fresh Gulf seafood.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
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Adjective
And then obviously in between that, either dropping my kid off at school or picking my kid up or hanging out, going to the park or something like that in some of those gaps, but that’s a very happy day, very chill, humbling day (Laughs).
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025
People are going to be very chill and normal, like the internet always is.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
But if their debut used grief as more of a superficial way to spice up the thrills and chills, this follow-up treats the concept as something bone-deep and gutting.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2025
Aidan’s creativity as a furniture designer, snuggly persona and chill Draenor connects him with the Bull’s core characteristics.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 28 May 2025
Verb
Journalists who disagree with Trump have been called out by name and attacked in an effort to chill speech and discourage opposition.
—John A. Ragosta, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
It’s chilled, refreshing, and highlights fresh Gulf seafood.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill
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Stock tip: Migrate to icier territories… Aston Villa 6/1 Last five results: WLWWW A two-goal deficit to overcome in the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Paris Saint-Germain next week likely spells the end of Villa’s European aspirations.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The relationship between Ye and Cole has been icy for some time.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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The opening chords of the horror are chilling, and by the end it’s all crescendoed into a symphony of pain, survival, and heart.—
Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
8 June 2025
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This adaptation doesn’t shy away from the novella’s chilling themes.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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People want their homes to shine during the holidays, but don’t want to climb a ladder in the freezing cold.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Read’s defense team alleges she was framed for O’Keefe’s murder by cops who beat O’Keefe, let a ravenous dog attack him and then dropped his bloodied and bruised body outside in the freezing cold.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Its reversible design features dark stripes on one side made of 92 percent wool, 4 percent polyester, and 4 percent cotton, and the opposite side is made from 100 percent cotton in the solid natural color.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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The Republican president, on his 79th birthday, sat in a special viewing stand south of the White House to watch the display of American military might, which began early and moved swiftly as light rain fell and dark clouds shrouded the Washington Monument.—
LOLITA C. BALDOR,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
Verb
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The next year, in January 2024, a dealer told Mitsubishi the software would freeze up and stop responding.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Half a world away, in Washington, D.C., President Trump signed an executive order with a Sharpie, freezing almost all foreign aid.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
13 June 2025
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Families can rent beach chairs, umbrellas, or private cabanas for a comfortable home base, then enjoy a stroll together along the iconic Fisher Family Pier or relax under shaded picnic pavilions nearby.—
Rita Wells,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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You First Blanco and Gomez got engaged in December 2024 Benny Blanco just wants to relax!—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
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However, the Senate's scholarship restriction could create perverse incentives, discouraging institutions from offering comprehensive aid packages to their neediest students.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The organization also discourages sharing personal information while connected to public WiFi.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Wear it over a tank top on chilly nights or pair it with jeans for a sophisticated yet casual look.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
11 June 2025
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The impromptu show went on until about 4 a.m. Afterward, a bulk of guests exited the venue — as some lined up to enter — and piled up on the windy, slightly chilly street awaiting their taxis.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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“Chill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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