1
as in cooled
to become still and orderly
stop making that racket, and just chill out!
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2
as in relaxed
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 chilled out
And someone who is a great listener, respectful, caring, chilled out, someone who supports my dreams – and is cool with my chaos.
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Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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
Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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
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Both Washington and Beijing on Tuesday began charging new tit-for-tat port fees on each other’s ships; the levies are part of a ballooning economic conflict between the countries that flared up last week, cooled slightly over the weekend, and ramped back up Tuesday.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Some of that talk has cooled off after the team's performance over the last two weeks.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hold the stretch for 30 seconds, keeping your back and shoulders relaxed.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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Last month, a civilian body that oversees the Oakland police approved new policies that relaxed previous restrictions on when the city’s officers can initiate a high-speed chase.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After the shoot had wrapped up for the day, the actor wound down with the cast and crew before heading to bed.—
Makena Gera,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Elsewhere, leisure and hospitality, a key sector for consumer demand, saw a loss of 19,000 as vacation season wound down.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The previous week, Emily was at a sleepover at Heather’s house with Gretchen, when Gretchen, loosened up by shots of Fireball whiskey, revealed that Tamra once recorded a song, badly, according to Gretchen, with an unnamed boy band star that Gretchen claims Tamra got frisky with.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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But after a few uses and washes, it’s loosened up and now feels perfect for the combination of my head and hair size.—
Ayana Underwood,
Outside,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The vibe is hushed and calming.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
13 Oct. 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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How to Serve It As Ever's 2024 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is best served well-chilled, ideally between 45°F and 50°F, to highlight its bright citrus notes and refreshing acidity.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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Yet the categories—Rags to Riches, Overcoming the Monster, Crime Pursued by Vengeance, All Sacrificed for Passion—still ring true to anyone who’s dipped into folklore or chilled with Netflix.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Chilled out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilled%20out. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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