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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That could change quickly once people start seeing others relaxing in the back seat, watching Netflix, while they’re stuck behind the wheel.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025 -
The solid wood is durable and UV-resistant to preserve its rich hue for many relaxing summers in the sun.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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Rain chances continue through Thursday, with showers beginning to wind down by the evening, the weather service said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2025
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After two more storytellers, the evening starts to wind down and people are pulling on coats and gathering their ladles and crock pots.—
Caitlin Shetterly,
NPR,
7 May 2025
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In the clip, the siblings chill out on a stoop as lead singer Danielle lip synchs along over the marching drum-like beat as blasé New Yorkers walk through frame without breaking stride.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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And that's the answer to your question right there is that moment of the like, dude, chill out.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Mellow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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