1
as in settling (down)
to become still and orderly
stop making that racket, and just chill out!
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2
as in relaxing
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 chilling out
If holiday burnout has you in the mood for rest and relaxation, the star advises taking a break to enjoy one of her favorite holiday traditions—chilling out at home with the family.
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Essence, 15 Dec. 2025
As the moon and Venus connect, chilling out doesn’t have to be a snooze-fest.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Screenshots of the viral video show Punky bear chilling out in the poster's pool.
—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
Essence, 15 Dec. 2025
As the moon and Venus connect, chilling out doesn’t have to be a snooze-fest.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Screenshots of the viral video show Punky bear chilling out in the poster's pool.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilling out
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Gear up for relaxing summer nights with this outdoor patio sofa.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Time to calm down with my favorite relaxing video.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2026
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Isolated showers and weak thunderstorms were possible March 29 and March 30 across parts of metro Phoenix, according to the National Weather Service, with gusty winds and temperatures near daily records expected through March 30 before cooling midweek.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Upgrade your makeup bag for spring and summer with this cooling lip-and-cheek tint.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Authorities said the crowd that gathered at the federal building later in the afternoon, as the rally was winding down, had ignored orders to disperse.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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When Brider was winding down last fall, the two longtime friends ran into each other.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Men, once largely confined to safe tuxedos, began loosening up.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Raw Silk Skincare Washcloths are an all-natural, reusable exfoliating cloth, designed for gently loosening up dead skin cells and makeup.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Chilling out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilling%20out. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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