as in chilly
uncomfortably cool
a Southern visitor who was unused to the chilling air of a Northeast winter
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as in freezing
to cause to lose heat
chill the gelatin for two hours, until it sets
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as in relaxing
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 discouraging
to lessen the courage or confidence of
investors chilled by the floundering economy
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as in lounging
to spend time doing nothing
instead of going out tonight, let's stay in and chill
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Recent Examples of chilling
Ravi Gupta, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026
And indeed, the history of that episode is a chilling illumination of what happens when political leaders color outside the lines drawn by the Constitution.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 9 June 2026
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Among them are chilling images of families and couples forced apart.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 18 May 2026
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Adjective
Sports history is littered with some chilling examples, like the 86-year Curse of the Bambino or the 71-year Billy Goat Curse on the Cubs.
—Ravi Gupta, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026
And indeed, the history of that episode is a chilling illumination of what happens when political leaders color outside the lines drawn by the Constitution.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 9 June 2026
Verb
As for his pleasure, look for ARod chilling in the 305 near his bachelor pad.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Among them are chilling images of families and couples forced apart.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilling
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A little snow in the morning; cloudy, chilly; slow and slippery travel in the morning; improving road conditions in the afternoon.—
Jackie Borchardt,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Dec. 2025
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Another bought three pairs for a chilly trip to Switzerland in November.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
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The air was freezing, and the town was bathed in the crisp Arctic light of a late-winter sun.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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A little over a month later, another spell of freezing weather bullied its way into Central Florida and slammed the remaining citrus groves that had just started to recover.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Lacoo Zero Gravity Chairs, Set of 2 Transform your outdoor area into a relaxing retreat with these ergonomic lounge chairs.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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For a relaxing getaway near the action, Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg is one of our World’s Best Awards winners.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Even discussions with authority figures might be discouraging.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
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How can employers effectively verify real-world abilities without creating an overly rigid or discouraging hiring process?—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The large private compound boasts a gym, a spa, a theater, a pool, a large terrace for lounging and barbecuing, and a personal-size soccer field.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
11 June 2026
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Especially in this trending barrel style, these sweatpants seamlessly upgrade any airport or lounging outfit with a fashion-forward edge that doesn’t sacrifice comfort.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Sit instead of hovering, breathe and chill, and then your bladder muscle contracts.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
10 Dec. 2025
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Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
4 Dec. 2025
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Many variables with cooling, thermal solutions, and overall size for each model are in play.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2026
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One report says the market is cooling.—
Chuck Bonfiglio,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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The documentary’s contradiction is right there, enthralling us with the wild achievements Potter pulled off and frustrating us with his bombast, leading us to ponder whether, as The Dark Wizard suggests, either could exist without the other.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Mack and the Chargers’ defense pressured quarterbacks Jalen Hurts of the Eagles and Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs, frustrating them and keeping them out of their comfort zones.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
20 Dec. 2025
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“Chilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilling. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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