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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
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 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
Lunch at Jardin Tropézina beach club leans Mediterranean and effortless, best enjoyed with chilled rosé.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Add ice to a tall narrow glass pulled from the freezer and add chilled whisky.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
As mentioned above, chilled dough is best for these cookies.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
This can sit in the cupholder of their hot car for hours still deliver a satisfying, chilled slurp.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Cover and shake until chilled and mixed, about 15 seconds.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 10 Feb. 2026
The city’s outlook as a global business hub was gloomy a couple of years ago, after a tighter Chinese regulatory environment chilled IPO activity.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
In the ‘80s, hemorrhoid cream was sold as a quick fix for baggy undereyes; in the ‘90s and 2000s, it was chilled cucumber slices.
—Georgia Casey, Allure, 6 Feb. 2026
Stir until well-chilled, then strain into a rocks glass over ice.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Eco effort To cut down on single-use plastics, each guest receives an aluminum bottle that can be filled at a Vero water machine with room-temperature, chilled, or sparkling water.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Stir until well chilled, about 15 seconds.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026
Lei’s menu is brief and tight, featuring mostly snack-size dishes, both chilled and warm, and two or three larger plates that, while still relatively petite, flirt with the notion of a main course.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Let stand until shrimp are chilled completely, about 5 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Offer this Cowboy Pasta Salad at your tailgate as a refreshing, chilled side that still packs the heat.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 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
Lunch at Jardin Tropézina beach club leans Mediterranean and effortless, best enjoyed with chilled rosé.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Add ice to a tall narrow glass pulled from the freezer and add chilled whisky.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
As mentioned above, chilled dough is best for these cookies.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
This can sit in the cupholder of their hot car for hours still deliver a satisfying, chilled slurp.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Cover and shake until chilled and mixed, about 15 seconds.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
For some, romance means rose petals, chilled champagne and magnificent views.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 10 Feb. 2026
The city’s outlook as a global business hub was gloomy a couple of years ago, after a tighter Chinese regulatory environment chilled IPO activity.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
In the ‘80s, hemorrhoid cream was sold as a quick fix for baggy undereyes; in the ‘90s and 2000s, it was chilled cucumber slices.
—Georgia Casey, Allure, 6 Feb. 2026
Stir until well-chilled, then strain into a rocks glass over ice.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Eco effort To cut down on single-use plastics, each guest receives an aluminum bottle that can be filled at a Vero water machine with room-temperature, chilled, or sparkling water.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Stir until well chilled, about 15 seconds.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026
Lei’s menu is brief and tight, featuring mostly snack-size dishes, both chilled and warm, and two or three larger plates that, while still relatively petite, flirt with the notion of a main course.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Let stand until shrimp are chilled completely, about 5 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilled
Adjective
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This is super-cooled rain that freezes on contact with any surface at freezing or below.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, there is a reason that my mother’s chocolate cake recipe called specifically for hot, rather than cooled, brewed coffee.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Board of Education also froze employee travel and district contracts, pending an internal investigation.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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The newspaper printed its last edition in June 2021 after police raided its office and froze its assets.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The last 48 hours have been a whirlwind for Breezy Johnson after winning Olympic gold in Sunday's downhill race, but now she's settled in the moment and said she was relaxed and skiing freely in today's run in the team combined.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
10 Feb. 2026
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Last year, New Zealand relaxed several of its golden visa requirements to attract more applicants.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Even so, he was discouraged from pursuing a career in music.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some borrowers have become discouraged by the wait, experts say.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Move refrigerated bulbs to warm sunny spots to begin growth.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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In a pinch, food can be placed in plastic bins or coolers and kept outside if temperatures are below 38 degrees Fahrenheit for refrigerated food or below freezing for frozen food.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The moviegoers were treated to buckets of popcorn and sugar cookies frosted with the first lady’s name.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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Outside, the cake is frosted in a creamy Lemon-Orange Buttercream Frosting that looks and tastes positively divine.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
27 Dec. 2025
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Florida House Republicans, who assembled a redistricting committee last summer, have been frustrated by the slower pace set by DeSantis.—
Michael Van Sickler,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Ava Mattox, 32, was looking to connect with other readers, frustrated by how few Americans read for pleasure these days.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Chilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilled. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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