as in relaxed
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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The Douglas crew looked rested and relaxed while on vacation over the Thanksgiving break back in 2022.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025 -
Mel is stiff and stilted on camera, even in the moments he was relaxed and claimed to be having fun.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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This week only reinforced that point as the second meeting of the Senate Gun Violence Prevention Working Group wound down on Wednesday.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
18 Sep. 2025
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As society moved on from COVID, Stadler noticed these types of interventions also wound down.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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But after a few uses and washes, it’s loosened up and now feels perfect for the combination of my head and hair size.—
Ayana Underwood,
Outside,
20 Sep. 2025
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The labor market that once felt tight has loosened up—supply of workers is outweighing demand.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Mellowed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellowed%20%28out%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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