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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
Inflation is cooler, bond yields have chilled out, bank earnings are coming in strong, and stocks are up 1.7%.
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Kelly Evans, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
This set is great for beginners, toddlers (there’s no ink or paint), or folks who want to put the phone away and chill out for a bit.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025
Coyote caught chilling out in front yard in rare security camera footage
A coyote was caught sitting in the front yard of a home in Cape Coral, Florida, via security camera.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2024
The Ultimate Wellness Escape Lands in Antarctica Want to chill out on your next vacation—how about a wellness retreat near the South Pole?
—Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Kelly Evans, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
This set is great for beginners, toddlers (there’s no ink or paint), or folks who want to put the phone away and chill out for a bit.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025
Coyote caught chilling out in front yard in rare security camera footage
A coyote was caught sitting in the front yard of a home in Cape Coral, Florida, via security camera.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2024
The Ultimate Wellness Escape Lands in Antarctica Want to chill out on your next vacation—how about a wellness retreat near the South Pole?
—Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill out
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This means consuming megawatts of power, which demands massive cooling infrastructure.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The shell is a cooling 100 percent cotton that’s just the right temperature year-round.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The slow ride across is relaxing and often yields dolphin sightings.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Patients can also learn to perform self-trigger point release at home using their own fingers, a partner, a pelvic wand or vaginal dilators to help relax the internal muscles.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Speaking at the White House on Friday morning, President Trump announced that SBA will be responsible for handling federal student loan programs, one day after signing an order to begin winding down the Department of Education, which currently manages the programs.—
Ed O'Keefe,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Whatever the reason, the Blackhawks are not in a good place as the season winds down.—
Scott Powers,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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Being a yapper and a party animal isn’t your usual, but right now is the time to loosen up and enjoy the magic of interconnectedness.—
Nina Kahn,
StyleCaster,
24 Mar. 2025
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Down the stretch, Drake finally loosened up and made layup after layup against Mizzou’s pressing defense, with Stirtz delivering the passes to put the game out of reach.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Standing on the boardwalk near the spring boil, visitors of all ages made remarks of awe and wonder while keeping their voices hushed in a show of reverence for nature’s wonder.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news When athletes line up at the start of a race, the crowd often hushes in anticipation until the quiet is broken by the crack of a starter pistol.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Chill out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill%20out. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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