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as in to cool
to become still and orderly
stop making that racket, and just chill out!
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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
Beautifully designed with rustic wood paneling, industrial wrought iron accents, and a vintage Chesterfield sofa, The Rum Runner fits that bill to a T. Flip flapjacks under a gaggle of Edison bulbs, stargaze around the outdoor couch and firepit, or chill out in the six-person hot tub.
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Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2024
Its supersoft texture will help keep the winter chill out, while the eclectic print gives it a vintage vibe.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
Fort Lauderdale is about to lose one of its longest-running drinking, dining and dancing venues — the Historic Downtowner and Maxwell Ballroom — which for decades welcomed patrons who sought to celebrate, commiserate or just chill out on the south bank of the New River.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2024
In a post on her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, Sept. 25, the Kansas City Current co-owner, 28, shared a photo of her husband Patrick Mahomes and their son Bronze, 21 months, chilling out on a couch.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
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Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2024
Its supersoft texture will help keep the winter chill out, while the eclectic print gives it a vintage vibe.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
Fort Lauderdale is about to lose one of its longest-running drinking, dining and dancing venues — the Historic Downtowner and Maxwell Ballroom — which for decades welcomed patrons who sought to celebrate, commiserate or just chill out on the south bank of the New River.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2024
In a post on her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, Sept. 25, the Kansas City Current co-owner, 28, shared a photo of her husband Patrick Mahomes and their son Bronze, 21 months, chilling out on a couch.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill out
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Many are excited about the potential for liquid cooling to help—and reduce energy and water consumption.Dean DeBiase, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Researchers must use cryogenic refrigerators, which can cool superconducting qubits to within thousandths of a degree above absolute zero, to provide an ultracold, dark, and quiet environment for operation.Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Finding a way to relax and take your mind off football can be challenging, but Colwill uses Lego to unwind.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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These spaces can also serve as areas for decompression during high-stress periods or simply as a quiet place to relax.Shaun Arora, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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In the images, Affleck is seen sitting with his car window wound down while looking out at the scenes before him.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Smith has been winding down his cases against the former president since Trump was reelected in November, due to a longstanding Department of Justice policy prohibiting the prosecution of a sitting president.Pierre Thomas, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2025
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More people than ever are eyeing the whales as a potential revenue source, lobbying government officials to loosen up with the permits or trying to call in favors.Maggie Shipstead, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2024
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As everyone loosens up, ask to try the Convite Coyote Mezcal Joven which puts the smell and taste of that Taos Pueblo bonfire into the bottle.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Giddy with excitement over the end of season win, Biles posted a video of her and her friend after the game attempting to celebrate quietly while hushing and grinning ear to ear.Rachel Flynn, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Squabbling coaches — Tindall had put his fingers to his lips to hush Unai Emery after Duran’s departure, earning invective in response — added to the sense of renaissance.George Caulkin, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Chill out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill%20out. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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