1
as in to cool
to become still and orderly
stop making that racket, and just chill out!
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2
as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
if you don't chill out, you're going to get an ulcer
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Recent Examples of chill out
During my hours-long visit, on a cold February weekend, the spa was bustling with people enjoying the chance to warm up and chill out.
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Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
The moon’s connection with Venus is a perfect excuse to chill out.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
And someone who is a great listener, respectful, caring, chilled out, someone who supports my dreams – and is cool with my chaos!
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
As the cake chills out, add fresh raspberries to a blender pitcher and purée until smooth.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
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Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
The moon’s connection with Venus is a perfect excuse to chill out.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
And someone who is a great listener, respectful, caring, chilled out, someone who supports my dreams – and is cool with my chaos!
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
As the cake chills out, add fresh raspberries to a blender pitcher and purée until smooth.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill out
Verb
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Let cool 10 minutes before serving.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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This alloy achieves cooling via adiabatic demagnetization refrigeration (ADR).—
Etiido Uko
March 23,
New Atlas,
23 Mar. 2026
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South Africa’s anti-trust regulator is holding private talks with the telecoms industry about relaxing competition rules, signaling that regulators in Africa’s biggest economy may be willing to make changes that could unleash a wave of mergers and acquisitions in the sector.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Longhorn fans can relax for now as Texas defeated BYU 79-71.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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With camp in Arizona winding down, the Dodgers have decided on their 13-man pitching staff (plus two-way star Shohei Ohtani).—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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That extraordinarily high number does not suggest that the war was being wound down.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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With just a few sprays, the hydrating formula melts into strands to loosen up hair and prevent breakage.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Men, once largely confined to safe tuxedos, began loosening up.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Inside, the house was hushed and still.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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All was hushed and stonily still, like the moon and its lights and shadows.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Chill out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill%20out. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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