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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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as in cooled
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Recent Examples of chilled
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Ice creams, frozen desserts and super-chilled sodas take on a new appeal in sticky summer heat.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Double strain into chilled coupe, express and garnish with a lemon peel.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Easton suggests an herbaceous spritz with the starter, floral mezcal moment with the main, and a chilled digestif to close the evening.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Porytko pickles golden beets from Esoterra Culinary Garden in Boulder, mixing them with pine nuts, figs and herbed smetana to make a chilled borscht that’s a summertime classic.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Serve pie warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
His recipe calls for muddling sweet Sun Gold tomatoes and fresh basil, plus a smidge of salt and sugar until juicy; then stirring in gin, vermouth, and ice until well-chilled.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Best served chilled, the new wine is ideal for everything from cozy nights in to vibrant fall gatherings.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Still, a bulb that is chilled is bound to produce more flowers than one that is planted directly in the garden.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
As the world lost its CO2 blanket over this age of mammals, though, and the world chilled, grasslands, having invented a new form of photosynthesis adapted to this drier, lower-CO2 world, haltingly but inexorably took over much of the Earth.
—Peter Brannen, Big Think, 28 Aug. 2025
Finally, rosé is best enjoyed well-chilled and at its freshest—ideally within one to two years of bottling.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
It is then allowed to steep off the heat for about two hours, strained, chilled, and mixed with more water prior to serving.
—Christina Manian, Health, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
Plus, the dish can also be pre-chilled to serve cold dishes as well.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Ice creams, frozen desserts and super-chilled sodas take on a new appeal in sticky summer heat.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Double strain into chilled coupe, express and garnish with a lemon peel.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Easton suggests an herbaceous spritz with the starter, floral mezcal moment with the main, and a chilled digestif to close the evening.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Porytko pickles golden beets from Esoterra Culinary Garden in Boulder, mixing them with pine nuts, figs and herbed smetana to make a chilled borscht that’s a summertime classic.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
In particular, the bacon bits were chilled and all stuck together in one big, congealed lump along the inside of the bowl.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Serve pie warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
His recipe calls for muddling sweet Sun Gold tomatoes and fresh basil, plus a smidge of salt and sugar until juicy; then stirring in gin, vermouth, and ice until well-chilled.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Best served chilled, the new wine is ideal for everything from cozy nights in to vibrant fall gatherings.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Still, a bulb that is chilled is bound to produce more flowers than one that is planted directly in the garden.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
As the world lost its CO2 blanket over this age of mammals, though, and the world chilled, grasslands, having invented a new form of photosynthesis adapted to this drier, lower-CO2 world, haltingly but inexorably took over much of the Earth.
—Peter Brannen, Big Think, 28 Aug. 2025
Finally, rosé is best enjoyed well-chilled and at its freshest—ideally within one to two years of bottling.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
It is then allowed to steep off the heat for about two hours, strained, chilled, and mixed with more water prior to serving.
—Christina Manian, Health, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilled
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In their experiments, the researchers froze water with different amounts of ordinary salt (NaCl).—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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At some points, the video froze, creating a delay in the conversation.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This year, the NFL relaxed those rules, allowing Brady to participate in production meetings virtually.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
16 Sep. 2025
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In August, the Los Angeles Times reported that Brady was initially prohibited from attending production meetings, but that rule was relaxed by the NFL.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to the filing, the system provided noose-tying instructions, romanticized suicide, and discouraged seeking help.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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While the Fed's move was largely expected by Wall Street, some investors might have been discouraged by the committees' more hawkish outlook for next year, as members forecasted only one rate cut in 2026.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Sprinkle 1 cup of the cooled coconut mixture on top of each pie.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Aug. 2025
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Its wireless temperature sensors for air conditioning units, for example, ensure cooled air is directed to where it’s needed.—
Forbes Asia Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Cheesecake can be baked and refrigerated for up to two days before serving.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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The oats can last, covered and refrigerated, for 3 to 4 days.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Economic insecurity and political corruption have for years left many of Nepal’s youth frustrated, setting the stage for today’s protest movement.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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As a baby boomer and an amateur genealogist, I am continually frustrated by the lack of interest my grandchildren’s generation seems to have in learning about their family history — particularly mine.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Casa Dragones also created the first ever tequila to be rested in rare Japanese Mizunara whisky casks, creating the brand’s beloved Reposado Mizunara, known for its fruity and butterscotch notes.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The efforts to become a smarter – and better-rested – quarterback are culminating in a forceful start to the season.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Worn 30 to 45 minutes a day for 20 days, Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects can remove a decade’s worth of iced coffees, Diet Cokes, and chiantis, returning your mouth to mint condition and keeping it that way for months and months.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The iced pumpkin horchata latte from Mujer Divina Burrito and Coffee House is what Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte dreams to be.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Chilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilled. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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