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as in freezes
to cause to lose heat
chill the gelatin for two hours, until it sets
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as in relaxes
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 discourages
to lessen the courage or confidence of
investors chilled by the floundering economy
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as in bums
to spend time doing nothing
instead of going out tonight, let's stay in and chill
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Recent Examples of chills
When enforcement activity impedes the rights to assemble, document and criticize government action, that chills those rights, and the consequences extend beyond any single demonstration.
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Yohuru Williams, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Apartments in the capital are freezing, and when venturing outside people wear heavy layers of clothes against the bitter cold that chills to the bone.
—Vasilisa Stepanenko, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Winds chills in the mountains could hit 0 to minus 10 degrees, the NWS says.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 12 Dec. 2025
When that happens, Arctic air chills temperatures in other regions.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2025
Once the dough chills in the fridge for at least an hour, the cookies bake in the oven for about 8 to 10 minutes (slightly longer for the first batch).
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
While the dough chills, heat oven to 375 degrees.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
The smokeless Summit Fire Pit will keep you toasty warm without the burn, while the Windchill cooler chills your drinks and…you?
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
Challengers, including conservative advocacy groups, argue the law unconstitutionally chills political speech and participation.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Yohuru Williams, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Apartments in the capital are freezing, and when venturing outside people wear heavy layers of clothes against the bitter cold that chills to the bone.
—Vasilisa Stepanenko, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Winds chills in the mountains could hit 0 to minus 10 degrees, the NWS says.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 12 Dec. 2025
When that happens, Arctic air chills temperatures in other regions.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2025
Once the dough chills in the fridge for at least an hour, the cookies bake in the oven for about 8 to 10 minutes (slightly longer for the first batch).
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
While the dough chills, heat oven to 375 degrees.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
The smokeless Summit Fire Pit will keep you toasty warm without the burn, while the Windchill cooler chills your drinks and…you?
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
Challengers, including conservative advocacy groups, argue the law unconstitutionally chills political speech and participation.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chills
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As the temperature drops, the water freezes and expands, causing the pavement to rise.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
13 Feb. 2026
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When the water freezes and expands, the road surface weakens, which causes potholes to form.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Feb. 2026
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House Bill 267 relaxes funding restrictions to the State Housing Initiatives Program, known as SHIP, which provides local governments with money to promote housing affordability for residents.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Néfissa relaxes with all generations of her sprawling family.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, the International Atomic Energy Agency, an initiative of President Eisenhower, facilitates peaceful nuclear energy and discourages military pressures to get the weapon.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the funds are being used to produce a narrative that diverts attention from a major public health issue and discourages the press from covering it.—
Eleanor M. Perfetto,
STAT,
7 Feb. 2026
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Then Jason and Thor shower together, each lathering the other’s back and bums up with fewer orgasms than an old Herbal Essences commercial.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
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The cranky and irritating backseat driver, who bums a lift midway through the Griswolds' adventure, also has with her the easily excitable pooch Dinky.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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On nights such as this, the ground cools rapidly.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Such powerful fields can significantly influence how gas moves, cools, and eventually forms new stars, while also regulating how galaxies lose material to their surroundings.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Usually the offseason frustrates me.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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Made almost entirely from screen recordings and captures, Their Eyes frustrates the viewer’s desire to see beyond the digital interface.—
Farren Fei Yuan,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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As your car idles, warm air blown from the top of your dashboard will melt the ice on the outside of the windshield.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
27 Dec. 2025
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Security camera footage shows a black vehicle park in front of Café Bernardo, a restaurant, and idles for about two minutes.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
17 Dec. 2025
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The happy couple strolls around town to do normal couple activities (such as a romantic dinner date or appearing on the Kiss Cam at a sporting event), before Pringle Man is destroyed by rabid fans.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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From sunset yoga and a world-class spa to leisurely strolls under the live oaks and days spent by the pool, activities at the 20,000-acre resort are numerous—and relaxing.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Chills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chills. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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