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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Spurs fans can now relax about that issue.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025 -
Plus, there’s a front porch and a second-story balcony to relax outdoors and host family and friends.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Many of those same institutions have also wound down long-standing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Now, as the offseason winds down, the Knicks find themselves with three open standard roster spots, and some intriguing free agents still available.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Screenshots of the viral video show Punky bear chilling out in the poster's pool.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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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
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“Mellow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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