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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In difficult times, inappropriate optimism can disarm and relax us—and substitute for actions that could actually bring about that sunny imagined future.—
Richard A. Friedman,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025 -
This is a benefit to both the trapper and the coyote because once in cover, the animal relaxes and doesn’t fight the equipment as much.—
Skye Goode,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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The dominant Lunar Owls at 12-1 are way on top, while the 7-6 Rose and 7-7 Lace also have clinched playoff spots in Unrivaled, the six-team offseason women’s basketball league made of WNBA stars and winding down its inaugural season in Miami.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
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Exploring additional possibilities for growth in the Americas and winding down its EMEA business through either a sale or spinoff of this business could be highly accretive to shareholder value.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2025
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My pattern was to decide never, ever, ever to drink again; bump up against that first-sip craving; and then counsel myself to chill out, take the sip, don't be a perfectionist.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Young, who is a marketing manager for a software company and runs a blog about cruises, enjoys the amenities on larger ships – but also wants to chill out.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Mellow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow%20%28out%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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