1
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
This nifty side table chills beverages for hours while doubling as a convenient spot to set down drinks or snacks.
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The current crisis in Iran has sent memories bubbling to the surface for the collective, and chills down the spines of viewers.
—Chloe Shrager, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Uncertainty chills the market TOPSHOT - Smoke rises from the direction of an energy installation in the Gulf emirate of Fujairah on March 14, 2026.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
The metro chills behind the front on Friday and only warms into the low 40s.
—Chris Shaffer, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit, whose defendants include the Department of Homeland Security, argues that federal officers' use of such munitions is a retaliation against protesters that chills their First Amendment rights.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
The suit names the Department of Homeland Security and argues that officers’ use of chemical munitions amounts to retaliation that chills First Amendment rights.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit, whose defendants include the Department of Homeland Security, argues that federal officers’ use of such munitions is a retaliation against protesters that chills their First Amendment rights.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
After pasteurization, Munroe chills it to about 34 or 35 degrees before bottling.
—Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The current crisis in Iran has sent memories bubbling to the surface for the collective, and chills down the spines of viewers.
—Chloe Shrager, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Uncertainty chills the market TOPSHOT - Smoke rises from the direction of an energy installation in the Gulf emirate of Fujairah on March 14, 2026.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
The metro chills behind the front on Friday and only warms into the low 40s.
—Chris Shaffer, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit, whose defendants include the Department of Homeland Security, argues that federal officers' use of such munitions is a retaliation against protesters that chills their First Amendment rights.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
The suit names the Department of Homeland Security and argues that officers’ use of chemical munitions amounts to retaliation that chills First Amendment rights.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit, whose defendants include the Department of Homeland Security, argues that federal officers’ use of such munitions is a retaliation against protesters that chills their First Amendment rights.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
After pasteurization, Munroe chills it to about 34 or 35 degrees before bottling.
—Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chills
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Hopson cuts, washes, steams, fries, freezes then refries his Kennebec potatoes for an ultra crisp and fluffy bite.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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The fruit freezes beautifully, and frozen mango is a delicious addition to smoothies, desserts, and cocktails.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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Inhalers often contain albuterol, a bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles and opens up the airway.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2026
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Pete Davidson relaxes backstage before taking to the carpet for CinemaCon to promote his upcoming film How to Rob a Bank in Las Vegas on April 15.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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The women farmers say that the demanding nature of the work in the chile pepper fields discourages men.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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Introducing uncertainty into energy rates, financing and grid management threatens existing employers and discourages future investment — particularly for manufacturers, clean tech firms, health care providers and small businesses already struggling with high costs.—
Chris Cate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Critical thinking really bums them out.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 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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As the weather heats up, this blush is one of the most satisfying products that simultaneously cools me down and adds a stunning pop of color to my cheeks that actually lasts.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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The tins next move down a conveyor belt system, where the liquid cools and hardens before the tins are capped and shrink-wrapped.—
Gabriella Fine,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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Start with the room that frustrates you most, identify what’s creating clutter and look for a single piece of furniture that solves two problems at once.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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The person at the cash register has to stop helping other customers to try and track down the booth owner, which holds up the line and frustrates everybody.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 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 teeth will flash, first, before the rest of Jonah Coleman’s blue-collar frame strolls into Denver’s facility in the weeks to come.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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And then, right as Joe’s already prevalent rage is on the precipice of going nuclear, a CGI giraffe nonchalantly strolls past a third-story window in the background.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Chills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chills. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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