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
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Unlike some twill weave sheets that may trap heat, these are made with bamboo-viscose, a naturally cooling fabric.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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But inversions end when the ground warms up enough to restore normal elevation cooling — and that happens when the sun rises high enough to warm it.—
David Staats,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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Long-haul travelers can opt for a head and shoulder reliever or a fragrant, relaxing bath infused with indigenous flowers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement The ruling also relaxes limits on a number of other pollutants released by burning coal, such as arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, and nickel.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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And some people gain a lot of benefit from having exercise in the evening serve as part of their wind down and stress relief.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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Democrats and Republicans can't agree on ICE Despite news Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, will be winding down operations in Minnesota, lawmakers are at odds over its funding.—
Zachary Schermele,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Give yourself permission to let your guard down and loosen up a bit.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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At the show's afterparty, Browne and his models—some still wearing the metallic hair adornments from the show—loosened up a bit as a DJ positioned in one corner of the tent attempted to manifest Latifah with a quick mix of her hits.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
7 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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Down at the finish line, the crowd hushed.—
Will Graves,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Chill out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill%20out. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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