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
The moon’s connection with Venus is a perfect excuse to chill out.
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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
The women's beanie is highly functional, too, thanks to a blend of wool and synthetic materials that’ll take the chill out of biting days and perfectly stretch to fit your head.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
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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
The women's beanie is highly functional, too, thanks to a blend of wool and synthetic materials that’ll take the chill out of biting days and perfectly stretch to fit your head.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill out
Verb
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As oil prices cooled, the number fell to16% in 2025.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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For anyone attending summer matches in the Bay Area, where temperatures can climb, that’s a practical way to cool down before or after spending hours in a stadium.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Instead, use this energy to socialize, relax and explore your creative talents.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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In her free time, Laurie is always looking for new places to relax and recharge in Southern California's beautiful outdoors.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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This was the second year for the festival, and just as the parade wound down on the street out front, children and their families walked in from the drizzle for popcorn, snacks, drawing, games and just a lot of running around on play mats.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Audiences continue to watch the show in larger numbers — even after NBC’s coverage of the Winter Olympics has wound down.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Snug at the hips and thigh, the silhouette loosens up at the knee into a true straight leg.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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General manager Brett Veach, whose first NFL job was as Reid’s personal assistant in Philadelphia, has long marveled at how Reid has changed over the years to loosen up with his players.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 2026
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Inside, the rooms were intimate, jammed, dim, and hushed.—
Nicole Krauss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Now, all is hushed and warm, and there is marble beneath our feet.—
Caroline Law,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Chill out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill%20out. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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