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
Across the field, Granite Hills’ talented junior quarterback, Zac Benitez, chilled out, bobbing his head to tunes playing on his headphones.
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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
As the moon and Venus connect, chilling out doesn’t have to be a snooze-fest.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Screenshots of the viral video show Punky bear chilling out in the poster's pool.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
That chilling out and taking it slow means staying away from pushing themselves and well within their comfort zone.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
As the moon and Venus connect, chilling out doesn’t have to be a snooze-fest.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Screenshots of the viral video show Punky bear chilling out in the poster's pool.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
That chilling out and taking it slow means staying away from pushing themselves and well within their comfort zone.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill out
Verb
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Bedding essentials like cooling mattresses, breathable sheets, and gel pillows are all necessities anytime of year to ensure a sweat-free sleep.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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Broth was being improperly cooled in the walk-in refrigerator.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Doctors prescribe prazosin, which relaxes blood vessels, to help lower blood pressure.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Set in a Wednesday-esque room, complete with moody lighting and adorned with props including dead roses, a gold candelabra, a black violin and faux poison, Gaga and Zeta-Jones sit behind a table and whisper into a microphone, aiming to help viewers relax.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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Later, wind down with a frosty glass of Naked Pig pale ale at craft brewery Back Forty Beer’s taproom; if hunger strikes, order a hearty, juicy burger too.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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That excess inventory is expected to wind down over the course of Q4.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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And though this slick east-side restaurant has loosened up a bit, the razor-sharp staff still runs the place like the fine-dining spectacle it's been for 20 years, with perfect pacing and so much poise.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Parker’s series starts out with too much bellowing and yelling along with hazing and bullying but loosens up and broadens out to peer into the lives of other recruits who are wrestling with demons and sometimes each other.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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The vibe is hushed and calming.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
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McIlroy would hush the USA crowd after putts, while Reed would bow to their applause.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Chill out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill%20out. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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