chilled out

past tense of chill out, slang

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of chilled out Common skin changes in the cooler months Sure, the heat has chilled out, literally and figuratively, but cold, dry weather can be just as stressful for your skin. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026 North chilled out on the couch with her baby bro. Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026 Guests can now not only tick off both of the great apes with a two-stop trip, but also have plenty of other things to do in between—perhaps mountain biking and archery, or, for something more chilled out, basket weaving and coffee tasting. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 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 Across the field, Granite Hills’ talented junior quarterback, Zac Benitez, chilled out, bobbing his head to tunes playing on his headphones. Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilled out
Verb
  • Turn off the oven and leave the door closed until the oven has cooled completely.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 July 2026
  • Once your cake is baked and cooled, use the back of a piping tip to cut out tiny circles.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Where Jović tightened as the match went on, after the energy of claiming an up-and-down first set, Pegula relaxed and trusted her game.
    Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • In the years after the schedule was relaxed, three more instances were discovered before the crash.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Behind the station doors are 150 polished European-style rooms, hushed corridors and a few magnificent surprises.
    David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The years have only intensified Zimmerman’s mournful, hushed vocal performance, and Dream Me a Dream often plays out like a bedtime story spun by a beloved elder, accompanied by soft strings, shakers, and even a synth or two.
    Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Oil can be produced, taxed, regulated, and wound down on a schedule, without being sold to a saver as a contribution to the energy transition.
    Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • The greats are often defined by their consistency — and their durability — although both the 37-year-old Durant and 41-year-old James have dealt with a variety of different setbacks as their respective careers have wound down.
    Nick Friedell, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • A lot has changed since then—the designer shuffle means most brands have new creative directors, and the men’s silhouette has certainly loosened up a bit (though maybe be coming back down to Earth).
    Irene Kim, Vogue, 13 June 2026
  • Pick up any grime the steam loosened up and wipe down the tiles as well as the grout.
    Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • Prepared in advance and served chilled, cooks can kick back and enjoy its summertime irresistibility.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026
  • Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours or up to 8 hours.
    Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

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“Chilled out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilled%20out. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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