1
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
It's filled with fluffy down stuffing that regulates your body temperature, and its elastic hem and wind-proof lining keep the winter chill out.
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Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
If holiday burnout has you in the mood for rest and relaxation, the star advises taking a break to enjoy one of her favorite holiday traditions—chilling out at home with the family.
—Essence, 15 Dec. 2025
But some of y'all need to chill out, OK?
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Calling it a Day After a long day of shredding, testers chill out in the cozy Kirkwood condos.
—Drew Zieff, Outside, 7 Nov. 2025
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Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
If holiday burnout has you in the mood for rest and relaxation, the star advises taking a break to enjoy one of her favorite holiday traditions—chilling out at home with the family.
—Essence, 15 Dec. 2025
But some of y'all need to chill out, OK?
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Calling it a Day After a long day of shredding, testers chill out in the cozy Kirkwood condos.
—Drew Zieff, Outside, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill out
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At the rear of the Icemag 3 is a near-silent fan with RGB lighting that cools the power bank down when its charging a smartphone.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Luka Doncic had 46 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers cooled off the Chicago Bulls with a 129-118 victory on Monday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sleep disturbances While marijuana’s mild sedating and relaxing effects can sometimes help people who have difficulty falling asleep, experts say there are several important things to consider before using it as a sleep aid.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Protect the nest and set kind rules everyone understands, because clarity gives you strength while your intuition helps the household relax.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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The storm starts winding down, and the snow becomes light to moderate at times.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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As the regular season winds down, Young is looking forward to making an impact in the sectional.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Skarsgård explained that the same thing was applied to his facial expressions, to assure that the character loosened up over the course of the film.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Jan. 2026
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There’s room for a career time traveler like Styles to loosen up both structurally and lyrically.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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Immediately, his teacher hushed him.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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Egregiously, Michelin stars were never meant for taco stands — not in the modern era when the guide’s definition of greatness has so often meant white tablecloths, hushed dining rooms and pricey tasting menus.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Chill out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill%20out. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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