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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With increasingly busy and fragmented lives, and wrapped up in computer and phone screens most of the day, people want a chance to take some time out to relax and connect with friends in a casual environment.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025 -
Some people smoke marijuana to relax or to relieve tension, depression or even boredom.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Byron Buxton appears close to returning from the injured list and the Twins have no plans to give the veteran center fielder more off days as the team winds down a season that won’t end in the postseason.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
10 Aug. 2025
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Only by that point, wedding and film are winding down, instead, into an all too neat conclusion.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
8 Aug. 2025
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For travelers who enjoy a combination of culture and chill out time, Europe has some of the best cities that combine beautiful beaches and top cultural experiences.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Osprey Transporter Heavy Duty Gear Tote One of the best activities in Cannes is to hire a boat or yacht and chill out on the water with your friends.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
9 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 19 Aug. 2025.
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