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
Finding ways to chill out can really help.
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Care Resource, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Everybody, uh, chill out dudes.
—Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
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Care Resource, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Everybody, uh, chill out dudes.
—Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill out
Verb
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The same thing happens with airborne microplastics—darker colors warm the atmosphere, while lighter colors help cool it.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
4 May 2026
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The summer ceiling fan setting creates a breeze that cools the people in the room.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
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The heated chamber was thoughtfully oriented toward the lake for a tranquil water view, which allows Henkemeyer to relax, reflect, and connect with her roots.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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The rest of her look was similarly relaxed, wearing a red scoop-neck midi dress and black, strappy, studded Miu Miu ballet flats.—
Mykenna Maniece,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Cena will be at his second event as the host since winding down his in-ring career.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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What’s obvious but goes unsaid is that with a new husband and thoughts of starting a family, Mary’s performing days were winding down.—
John Ficarra,
Washington Post,
8 May 2026
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Let your guard down and loosen up a bit.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Met show could loosen up Krasner’s market.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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While most were silent, the few who traded muted pleasantries hushed as the homeowners of the Silver Court Trailer Park commenced their meeting.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Inside the main museum, the galleries are hushed and sunlit, the light filtered through Renzo Piano’s famous roof.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Chill out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill%20out. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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