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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What To Take Home With You While a relaxing getaway does help reduce fatigue from a busy summer, a true reset trip will also give you tools to bring back with you to help maintain healthy habits at home.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025 -
The video shows the two large dogs named Trusty and Arthur relaxing on a large dog bed.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Summer driving season is winding down, so demand naturally drops off.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Summer is winding down, which accounts for the lack of blockbusters this weekend.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
30 Aug. 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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“Mellowing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellowing%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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