1
as in settled (down)
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
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.
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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
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
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Ties have cooled in recent years between the two sides – while Pyongyang drove closer to Moscow.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Submerge charcoal in water until it’s thoroughly cooled.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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The next week, the administration relaxed export controls on Nvidia's highly prized AI chips, clearing the way for the company to sell them to China.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Griffin has even relaxed the office culture a bit.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Other times it's hushed as people take it all in and use the moment to reflect.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
17 Nov. 2025
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The vibe is hushed and calming.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
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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
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As training camp wound down, the duo made several cuts to determine the final roster.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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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
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The coach loosened up enough to go several minutes without Barnes and Ingram in the fourth quarter, with the Raptors actually thriving.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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The drinks are best served chilled, so be sure to load them up in your cooler before heading to the pool.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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Stir with ice until well chilled, then strain into the prepared glass.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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“Chilled out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilled%20out. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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