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as in to cool
to become still and orderly
stop making that racket, and just chill out!
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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
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.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Do nothing, chill out, eat some pasta.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Finding ways to chill out can really help.
—Care Resource, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
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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
Do nothing, chill out, eat some pasta.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Finding ways to chill out can really help.
—Care Resource, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill out
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Eco effort While this lodge has been clad in natural materials, it’s been built primarily using glass and steel, and cooled and lit with power from two giant diesel generators.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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According to Navy and industry information, accommodating the radar required substantial upgrades to both electrical generation and cooling capacity aboard Flight III ships.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Richards, who began relaxing her hair at 13-years-old, echoes this.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
29 May 2026
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The important thing with knowing the danger is to accept it and relax.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Their rare testimonies, backed by aid and conflict data, depict permissive rules of engagement, rising Palestinian deaths — including children — and commanders signaling Israel is entrenching, not winding down, its Gaza campaign.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The center has been winding down its programming and has already dismissed most of its programming staff.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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Stir your fruit and/or veggies around in the mixture to loosen up leftover dirt and impurities.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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Georgie pleads, but Meemaw believes that Fred might help Mary loosen up.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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Sweeping views over Hyde Park and expert soundproofing that hushes those busy London street horns.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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Tage Thompson’s voice was hushed when speaking to reporters.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
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“Chill out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill%20out. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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