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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The company boasts short wait times, one-on-one time with physicians and a relaxing environment including large, private rooms with baths and televisions, and catered meals.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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Keep your pup calm with this relaxing sound machine.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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The labor market has been cooling, though layoffs remain at levels economists consider historically manageable.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Newton made three straight 3-pointers to open the game and had half of his team’s points in the 48-48 tie after three quarters before cooling late in the fourth and missing five straight 3-pointers.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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The night, winding down, promised to be memorable.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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That’s the highest year-over-year inflation rate for that category in more than two years (when goods were winding down from the pandemic-era inflationary burst).—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Part of that is loosening up streamers’ bids for lengthy contract terms on series, potentially in exchange for less money.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Chilling out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilling%20out. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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