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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
Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Freeze for up to 12 hours before serving for optimal texture and chilled temperature.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 9 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.
—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.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Whether your climate is warm or not, consider ordering pre-chilled bulbs.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
This is especially true in warmer environments, says Dardarian, because chilled or room-temperature water helps regulate body temperature.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Outside, 4 Feb. 2026
For a chilled version, set the bowl of zabaglione inside a larger bowl filled with ice water.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
John Kell, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Slice and serve chilled pie with strawberry mixture.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Any other player might panic in that situation, and he was just completely chilled.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 16 May 2026
The result is a silky, lightly curried summer squash soup that’s just as good warm as it is chilled.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2026
The third level houses a co-ed aquatherapy circuit with heated and chilled marble benches, a cold plunge, a sauna, experiential showers, and a vitality pool, among other amenities.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Dizziness spun my vision and terror chilled my skin.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Once the icebox dessert has chilled, slice it into squares and serve.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Sci-fi isn't known for being low-key, chilled, or relaxing.
—Grace Dean, Space.com, 2 May 2026
Adjective
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
Freeze for up to 12 hours before serving for optimal texture and chilled temperature.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 9 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.
—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.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Whether your climate is warm or not, consider ordering pre-chilled bulbs.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
This is especially true in warmer environments, says Dardarian, because chilled or room-temperature water helps regulate body temperature.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Outside, 4 Feb. 2026
For a chilled version, set the bowl of zabaglione inside a larger bowl filled with ice water.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Shake well until chilled and strain into a highball or Collins glass filled with ice.
—John Kell, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Slice and serve chilled pie with strawberry mixture.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Any other player might panic in that situation, and he was just completely chilled.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 16 May 2026
The result is a silky, lightly curried summer squash soup that’s just as good warm as it is chilled.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2026
The third level houses a co-ed aquatherapy circuit with heated and chilled marble benches, a cold plunge, a sauna, experiential showers, and a vitality pool, among other amenities.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Dizziness spun my vision and terror chilled my skin.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Once the icebox dessert has chilled, slice it into squares and serve.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Sci-fi isn't known for being low-key, chilled, or relaxing.
—Grace Dean, Space.com, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilled
Adjective
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Our 2026 Tiguan was loaded with standard features such as 20-inch alloy wheels, LED automatic headlights, heated and cooled seats, heated R-line steering wheel, and a simplified 15-inch infotainment system.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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After blanching the rhubarb, pack it tightly into a freezer-safe container, and cover completely with the cooled syrup.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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Lake Erie froze solid that year, but Dwight said the toxic sludge at the bottom of the river and the sheen of oil across the top would keep the Cuyahoga from freezing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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The administration invoked a daycare scandal in Minnesota and froze childcare payments to the state in the run-up to a large-scale immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The group also relaxed and celebrated at Taboo Beach Club.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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The slightly oversized top balances the slim maxi skirt, creating a look that feels relaxed yet refined.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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This sub-tier was made for Joel Embiid last year, and I was discouraged with where the 2023 NBA MVP was in his knee injury recovery.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Some portion of eligible people are probably discouraged from applying at all, believing the lottery system to be rigged or pointless.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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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.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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The full buckets go into refrigerated trucks until the olives are picked over for stems, cleaned with fresh water, ground, extracted into oil using a centrifuge, then filtered.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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Many refrigerated medicines spoil when the power goes out.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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His hair is frosted at the tips, carefully tousled; his eyes are alert, amused, ever-probing.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2026
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Make sure to shake the ingredients until the shaker is frosted on the outside, Martha advises.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The forward was frustrated, too.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
16 May 2026
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Many billionaires are frustrated over blue states’ and cities’ attempts to raise taxes on the superrich.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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“Chilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilled. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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