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
Screenshots of the viral video show Punky bear chilling out in the poster's pool.
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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
Osprey Transporter Heavy Duty Gear Tote One of the best activities in Cannes is to hire a boat or yacht and chill out on the water with your friends.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2025
But the performers gradually feel the vibe of the setting, and the audience, and chill out on their own terms.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 30 July 2025
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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
Osprey Transporter Heavy Duty Gear Tote One of the best activities in Cannes is to hire a boat or yacht and chill out on the water with your friends.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2025
But the performers gradually feel the vibe of the setting, and the audience, and chill out on their own terms.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill out
Verb
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Therefore, travelers may want to plan activities for cooler days or pack a cooling vest.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Eggshells in this group tend to be relatively porous for dinosaur eggs, and that feature could offer clues about this ancient ecosystem during the Cretaceous period (145 million to 66 million years ago), when Earth was already starting to cool down.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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The property, located in the heart of Jackson, has an on-site concierge to book safaris, outdoor adventures, and wellness appointments to relax between autumn adventures.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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If caught in a rip current, relax and float.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Miami Heat are interested in bringing in a New York free agent power forward/center to fill out their roster as the 2025 offseason winds down, according to a recent report.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Falcons were a field goal away from tying it with the clock winding down.—
Coy Wire,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Let your guard down and loosen up a bit!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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The labor market that once felt tight has loosened up—supply of workers is outweighing demand.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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This was a somber visit, and the group was reverent, hushed.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Ehle and Alex Sarrigeorgiou shine in Jaclyn Bethany’s hushed yet deeply felt drama of art and desire.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Chill out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill%20out. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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