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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 cold
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
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
Cover and chill 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
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Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
To help insulate their roots against winter chill, raise the mowing height in fall as the growing season winds down.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
After chilling overnight, the patties are seared on a flat top to medium-rare for a crispy, peppery crust and smoky, juicy interior.
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Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
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Adjective
Stone Fruit Care Considerations Stone fruit success depends on selecting varieties with the correct chill-hour requirements for your region—and be sure to look at your precise location.
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Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
Cover and chill 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
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Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Noun
Cover and chill until serving time.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
To help insulate their roots against winter chill, raise the mowing height in fall as the growing season winds down.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Verb
Cooling your feet brings down overall body temperature, so chill a pair of socks in the fridge during the day and slip them on before climbing into bed.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
After chilling overnight, the patties are seared on a flat top to medium-rare for a crispy, peppery crust and smoky, juicy interior.
—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
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Multiple moons in the outer solar system — Saturn's Enceladus and Jupiter's Europa, for example — host big liquid-water oceans beneath their icy shells.
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From aqua suede to icy satin, from stilettos to ballet flats and beach-ready sandals, whatever your bridal style calls, for there’s a pair of blue shoes to match.
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Made-from-scratch cheesecake doesn’t seem so hard when made as cupcakes where there’s no water bath, springform pan, and long chilling time required.
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Bell on Wednesday reaffirmed his support for Florida’s institutional neutrality policies, which discourages university leaders from taking official positions on political issues in an effort to avoid chilling debate among students and faculty.
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Next to him, the waters of Lincoln’s Sinking Spring still ran cold.
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If time doesn’t allow for spa treatments, a morning swim in the indoor pool accompanied by a sauna and cold plunge in one of their two thermal suites might suffice.
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The top-of-the-line chef’s kitchen sports metallic cabinetry paired with dark marble countertops and backsplashes.
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These include rolled or folded leaf blades, a dark or blue tinge to the foliage, or lingering footprints after walking on the lawn.
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Or that Penélope Cruz’s sultry chilliness would jibe with either her male counterparts or Wilde’s diary-of-a-mad-housewife interpretation of a brittle, eager-to-impress woman brimming with creative frustration.
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Gupta considers the blanket rent freeze a blunt tool that doesn't adequately address the affordability crisis.
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Identity monitoring service Aura can also freeze your credit without requiring you to contact the credit bureaus.
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Marcy Park is a place where families, pets, and Highlands Ranch residents go to relax, and where Laura Nelson saw an opportunity to engage with her community.
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One of its earliest central promises was to relax Howard’s gun laws.
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Many gardeners buy praying mantis egg cases (oothecae) from garden nurseries, but this practice is discouraged for two reasons.
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Applying a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch, such as straw or leaf mulch, will discourage weeds in garden beds, says Langelo.
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“Chill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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