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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Once camp is set up, kick back and relax in the Alps Mountaineering Cirrus Hammock, now $53.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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At Steamboat, guests can relax at sunset, enjoying the alpenglow while listening to live music at the top of the Steamboat Gondola while dining.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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One thousand construction workers are set to lose jobs on the tunnel project this weekend as construction winds down for lack of funds.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Try to limit screens before bedtime, and use a calming routine to wind down.—
Katharine Gammon,
Time,
6 Feb. 2026
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People with burns over a large part of their body were immersed in large tubs filled with saline solution to loosen up with dead skin.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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McCurdy adds that guests themselves tend to loosen up when phones are out of reach.—
Nikita Khanna,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 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 10 Feb. 2026.
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