- present participle of chill.
chilling
Example Sentences
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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
At 39, when he should be chilling a pickleball court outside Fort Lauderdale, he’s amid one of the most age-defiant performances in sports history, leading his team to the brink of his second consecutive title.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 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
Soon, a chilling report began circulating among family and friends.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
Root lifted his gaze in time for the next chilling statement.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
