as in relaxing
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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Users can ask for playlists to match specific moods, like study focus, workout energy, or relaxing evening, and Spotify will surface the most fitting options.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025 -
The Wise Owl Outfitters Camping Hammock is just $24, perfect for relaxing under the trees after a day of exploring.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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With no agreement in place, the government will soon begin the arduous process of winding down operations, sending furlough notices, and notifying contractors.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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The outcome of that vote will determine whether federal operations continue or begin winding down.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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As the moon and Venus connect, chilling out doesn’t have to be a snooze-fest.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
9 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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“Mellowing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellowing%20%28out%29. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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