1
as in cooling
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
As the moon and Venus connect, chilling out doesn’t have to be a snooze-fest.
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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
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
Verb
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Two large bins of biscuit and gravy were improperly cooling.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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At that moment, the Universe — everywhere and in all locations — was filled with matter-and-energy, and was expanding and cooling in all directions.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
26 Sep. 2025
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FDgard is thought to work by relaxing the intestines, potentially reducing pain and inflammation, and helping protect the stomach lining.—
Patricia Weiser,
Verywell Health,
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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Industry types were fond of hanging out there after a hard night, playing ping pong and winding down with food and drink.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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Their WithFriends and GoFundMe pages will stay active through December to help in the process of winding down.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Chilling out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilling%20out. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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