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
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These same green spaces also help to cool down cities, which see higher temperatures than their surrounding regions because of the prevalence of asphalt and concrete, and to recycle rainwater for local uses.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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But modern, cold-adapted, dam-building beavers of the genus Castor appear to have evolved roughly 12 million years ago, perhaps in response to cooling temperatures.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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With a postseason spot now guaranteed, the Yankees may think the Blue Jays will relax and the door is open to pounce on the division lead.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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Two outdoor pools and a spacious spa offer plenty of space for relaxing.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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Though the Eternal Sunshine Tour will be far smaller than Grande’s last trek, which spanned 10 months with nearly 100 dates, the Wicked star has expressed that winding down the scale of her touring output has been necessary to redefining her relationship to performing in a healthy way.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 Sep. 2025
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When warm season vegetables such as peppers and tomatoes are starting to wind down for the season, a new group of garden veggies is ready for planting.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Start by boiling a pot of hot water on your stove and pouring it slowly down your drain to loosen up the hair, food, or other debris.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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The magnesium salt flakes loosen up tight shoulders and soothe tired feet, as lavender and clary sage oil turn the day's stresses into far-off, distant memories.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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When Florida arrived in the locker room after falling to USF 18-16 in upset fashion Saturday, the few conversations that persisted were hushed.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
12 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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“Chill out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill%20out. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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