as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
I'm going to need to mellow out when this stressful week is finally at an end
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Verb
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Make your own choice about whether to go out and get involved, or relax at home.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026 -
Brown jokingly quipped about his plans when asked about potentially relaxing in between all the golf he’s played.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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The storm starts winding down, and the snow becomes light to moderate at times.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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As the regular season winds down, Young is looking forward to making an impact in the sectional.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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As the cake chills out, add fresh raspberries to a blender pitcher and purée until smooth.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2026
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The stand collar is ideal for keeping the chill out, too, while a water-resistant fabric sloughs off rain and snow with ease.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Mellow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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