1
as in to cool
to become still and orderly
stop making that racket, and just chill out!
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2
as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
if you don't chill out, you're going to get an ulcer
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Recent Examples of chill out
Monty tends to be very energetic and goofy, while Sam is far more chilled out.
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Guests can make the rounds in the award-winning spa’s outdoor hydrotherapy circuit, take a bracing dip in the plunge pool or chill out in the snow room.
—Blane Bachelor, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025
Williams wishes that the cicada-phobic would just chill out.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
Try these six spiritual spots in Ojai to chill out and recharge.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Guests can make the rounds in the award-winning spa’s outdoor hydrotherapy circuit, take a bracing dip in the plunge pool or chill out in the snow room.
—Blane Bachelor, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025
Williams wishes that the cicada-phobic would just chill out.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
Try these six spiritual spots in Ojai to chill out and recharge.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill out
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Fortunately, Amazon is overflowing with affordable, stylish, and cooling linen pants that will instantly upgrade your most casual outfits while keeping you comfy, regardless of the temperature.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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Knowing where disaster risk and social vulnerability overlapped allowed the city to boost investments in flood protection, emergency communication and cooling centers during summer heat in neighborhoods such as the South Bronx and East Harlem.—
Ivis García,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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The lounge is outfitted with a luxurious sofa to relax in.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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Tusk had promised to relax both bans, but they are supported by some of the more socially conservative lawmakers propping up his government, and the threat of a presidential veto likely renders any efforts at persuasion futile.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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The Court of International Trade’s ruling gives the Trump administration 10 days to wind down its tariffs before the order takes effect.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The staircase wound down, down, down, light provided by illumination globes strung along the walls.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 May 2025
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For the first time this series, the Avalanche were scrambling, loosening up offensively, which invariably loosened things up defensively.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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With Craig Kimbrel, Héctor Neris and James McCann in the minors getting loosened up after late signings, Atlanta’s out for blood this year.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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That 2-1 defeat was a stinger — Tōko Koga’s decisive goal in the 50th minute hushed an otherwise raucous San Diego crowd.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Young Morrison got a harsh lesson in how things are done in a blue state: Liberal groupthink is gospel, dissenters are heretics who should be hushed.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2025
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“Chill out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill%20out. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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