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
Lindsay is telling him to calm down, take a deep breath, and chill out.
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Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
North chilled out on the couch with her baby bro.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
What had seemed like a good way of chilling out was actually plunging me into a kind of crisis.
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Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
Surely, even the most fervent ideologues could chill out on July Fourth.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for chill out
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
North chilled out on the couch with her baby bro.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
What had seemed like a good way of chilling out was actually plunging me into a kind of crisis.
—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
Surely, even the most fervent ideologues could chill out on July Fourth.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for chill out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill out
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And critters love to set up inside intake valves, breaking boats’ cooling systems, Hamm noted.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Fruit extracts clarify excess oil and buildup, while a cooling mint complex and menthol deliver a refreshing tingle, leaving your scalp feeling clean, balanced, and freshly reset.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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Guests can enjoy a wide range of activities, including sailing, water skiing, tennis, pickleball, disc golf, or just relaxing by the lake.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Another photo showed Nader sipping on a cup of coffee as crew members relax in the background, tagging @lovethynader.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The years have only intensified Zimmerman’s mournful, hushed vocal performance, and Dream Me a Dream often plays out like a bedtime story spun by a beloved elder, accompanied by soft strings, shakers, and even a synth or two.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
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The same idea is being explored elsewhere in London, though not always with the same hushed, Westminster polish.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Kailee and Mike Higgs, Harry’s dad, and a tight pack of friends and family set off toward the grandstands next to Shinnecock’s 18th green to watch the second round wind down.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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The few retailers left inside the mall, including anchor tenant JCPenney, fought to stay open, telling a Cook County judge this spring that a quick shutdown was unnecessary and wouldn’t leave enough time to wind down their businesses in an orderly manner.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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The market could loosen up if mortgage rates were to ease, Ken Johnson, a real estate economist at the University of Mississippi.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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A lot has changed since then—the designer shuffle means most brands have new creative directors, and the men’s silhouette has certainly loosened up a bit (though maybe be coming back down to Earth).—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
13 June 2026
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“Chill out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill%20out. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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