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chilling

[chil-ing] / ˈtʃɪl ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
frightening
Synonyms


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He is now ready to offload his Southern California home, with hopes that its chilling past won’t scare potential buyers.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

In a statement as chilling as it is insulting, Davis suggests that the protesters triggered a “Mother Hen” instinct that led the justice to rule against the administration on the birthright citizenship case.

From Slate Jul. 15, 2026

Red wine varieties that Moore, the wine tasting host, suggests chilling include Pinot Noir, Zweigelt and Gamay.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

While her portrayal of Dailey is agonizing, Ms. Colloff’s rendering of Paul Skalnik, a career criminal and the other man at the center of the book, is chilling.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

“Just chilling, you know, hanging with Ms. B. I heard you got a hot date tonight with Weird Painting Dude.”

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older




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