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as in froze
to cause to lose heat
chill the gelatin for two hours, until it sets
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as in relaxed
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 discouraged
to lessen the courage or confidence of
investors chilled by the floundering economy
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as in lazied
to spend time doing nothing
instead of going out tonight, let's stay in and chill
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Recent Examples of chilled
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
First up, a light and lovely starter course of chilled soup.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
Get a dozen Island Creek or the Gloucester Plateaux (featuring a chilled assortment of oysters, blue crab salad, shrimp cocktail, Maine lobster, and salmon crudo), a Select Negroni or glass of wine, and a seat in the window, ideal for watching the world go by.
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Tanya Edwards,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
Pour into a large, chilled coupe, and garnish with a sliced or whole strawberry, or a lime wheel.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
Some of the brunch buffet options are chilaquiles, waffles, a sausage scramble, chilled shrimp, salmon, mini meatballs, seasonal vegetables, short rib pasta and chicken marsala.
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Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
Anyone wanting to plant tulip bulbs in warmer climates, like those in the southern United States, will need to purchase pre-chilled bulbs to plant annually.
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Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2026
The menu includes Easter ham, steamship round beef and roast chicken, plus breakfast items, pastas, salads, chilled shrimp, sushi, and 12 different dessert cakes, tarts, cookies and ice creams.
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Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
Those included issues with liquid hydrogen — a super-chilled propellant that is notorious for leaking — seeping out of the rocket at higher-than-acceptable rates during an initial fueling test.
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Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
Spain’s answer to smoldering summer heat is the traditional vegetable soup called gazpacho served delightfully chilled.
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Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
As long as what's on the screen is fantastic, I'm totally chilled with however someone gets there.
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Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
The fact that the government reported only 85 payments of the $100,000 fee by February 15 suggests the policy has already chilled filings.
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Lorraine D'alessio,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Potatoes that have been boiled, baked, or microwaved have less resistant starch than those that have been cooked and then chilled (as in potato salad).
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Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Shake vigorously until chilled.
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Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
Many who have served food outdoors understand the challenge of keeping cold dips chilled in the Southern heat.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
If no benzocaine or lidocaine is available, the toad can be chilled in a refrigerator for several hours before being frozen for 24 hours.
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Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Adjective
The dilemma of a dip becoming too warm becomes a non-issue with a chilled dip keeper.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
First up, a light and lovely starter course of chilled soup.
—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
Get a dozen Island Creek or the Gloucester Plateaux (featuring a chilled assortment of oysters, blue crab salad, shrimp cocktail, Maine lobster, and salmon crudo), a Select Negroni or glass of wine, and a seat in the window, ideal for watching the world go by.
—
Tanya Edwards,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
Pour into a large, chilled coupe, and garnish with a sliced or whole strawberry, or a lime wheel.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
Some of the brunch buffet options are chilaquiles, waffles, a sausage scramble, chilled shrimp, salmon, mini meatballs, seasonal vegetables, short rib pasta and chicken marsala.
—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
Anyone wanting to plant tulip bulbs in warmer climates, like those in the southern United States, will need to purchase pre-chilled bulbs to plant annually.
—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2026
The menu includes Easter ham, steamship round beef and roast chicken, plus breakfast items, pastas, salads, chilled shrimp, sushi, and 12 different dessert cakes, tarts, cookies and ice creams.
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Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
Those included issues with liquid hydrogen — a super-chilled propellant that is notorious for leaking — seeping out of the rocket at higher-than-acceptable rates during an initial fueling test.
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Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Olive oil in particular may turn cloudy or partially solidify when chilled, but will return to normal after 15 to 20 minutes at room temperature.
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Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
Spain’s answer to smoldering summer heat is the traditional vegetable soup called gazpacho served delightfully chilled.
—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
As long as what's on the screen is fantastic, I'm totally chilled with however someone gets there.
—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
The fact that the government reported only 85 payments of the $100,000 fee by February 15 suggests the policy has already chilled filings.
—
Lorraine D'alessio,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Potatoes that have been boiled, baked, or microwaved have less resistant starch than those that have been cooked and then chilled (as in potato salad).
—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Shake vigorously until chilled.
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Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
Many who have served food outdoors understand the challenge of keeping cold dips chilled in the Southern heat.
—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
If no benzocaine or lidocaine is available, the toad can be chilled in a refrigerator for several hours before being frozen for 24 hours.
—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilled
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When Bill’s older brother Henry (Barry Ward) finds the pianist in numbed solitude in his dingy apartment, Bill has canceled all his upcoming gigs, saying Scotty cannot be replaced.
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Ingber also notes the numbed response to these strikes from much of the American public, something that, in part, may come from the routine nature of these drone strikes as something that the nation has become desensitized to dropping bombs on enemies.
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Sprinkle remaining 1 1/4 cups Cheddar cheese evenly over cooled crust.
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Traditional data centers utilize large volumes of cooled air to remove the heat generated by servers.
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While no layoffs were proposed, the city froze hiring for several positions, including animal control officer, code enforcement officer, and senior civil engineer.
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The senator froze up while speaking with reporters in two 2023 incidents and suffered several falls, using a wheelchair at times as a precaution.
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In the years after the schedule was relaxed, three more instances were discovered before the crash.
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Tailoring became lighter, proportions relaxed and layering more instinctive, creating wardrobes that feel versatile rather than prescriptive.
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Professors are discouraged from assigning books, supposedly in order to lower students’ financial burden, even as the school has raised various other fees.
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They weren’t discouraged by the full sun above or the extensive bodies in line ahead.
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But this is a starting XI that was rested for the final group game, a 3-0 win over Jordan.
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Much like today’s independent watchmakers, their reputations rested not simply on manufacturing every part themselves, but on transforming components into exceptional finished watches.
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Relationships often suffer as people withdraw or feel emotionally numb.
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Some doctors understandably get a bit numb to the pain of their patients.
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In the lobby, there are grab-and-go health bowls in refrigerated vending machines, and the Refuel Bar has an impressive smoothie and shake menu.
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The bacteria can survive and grow under refrigerated conditions and can spread to other foods and surfaces.
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“Chilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilled. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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