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chilling

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


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That the film also had gruesome practical effects, brilliant lead performances and an unforgettably chilling score helped, too.

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

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

But it was so chilling that someone—maybe Dad, probably Benjamin—dialed 911, which no member of my family had ever done before.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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