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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High Heel Jungle socks combine luxury comfort with performance features designed for both active and relaxing moments.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The best lounge sets work for more than just relaxing around the house.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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This cooling rollerball feels like coffee for your face.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Emergency planners expanded cooling resources along the route, adding misting stations, ice supplies and additional medical support to help runners facing rising temperatures.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The age of species discovery is not winding down.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Buxton was home in Georgia this off-season, winding down by the fireplace on his patio after a family visit to the Happiest Place On Earth.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
6 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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Inventory loosening up One sign the housing market is loosening is an increasing ratio of sellers to buyers.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Chilling out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilling%20out. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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