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
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.
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Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
One Netflix subscriber wants her younger sister to chill out — and help out.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Inflation is cooler, bond yields have chilled out, bank earnings are coming in strong, and stocks are up 1.7%.
—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
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Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
One Netflix subscriber wants her younger sister to chill out — and help out.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Inflation is cooler, bond yields have chilled out, bank earnings are coming in strong, and stocks are up 1.7%.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill out
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These cooling sheet masks (made out of lightweight Tencel) are loaded with 15% cica and three weights of hyaluronic acid to soothe and plump.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
2 Apr. 2025
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Being able to recover more energy under braking obviously helps efficiency, but there's also new battery chemistry with a different ratio of nickel:manganese:cobalt from before, plus a lot of work on the 800 V battery pack's cooling system.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2025
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Those restrictions were relaxed after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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One reason for this is that estrogen helps keep blood vessels flexible and supports the production of nitric oxide, a molecule that allows vessels to relax and maintain healthy blood flow.—
Matthew Nudy,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards had the ball as time was winding down and had a bad turnover to Westbrook.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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With the current quarter winding down, there are some stocks investors should keep an eye on heading into the next period.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
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China had been loosening up with more U.S. films than ever finding a berth over the past few years.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2025
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Many said Edgewater and Uptown were becoming too expensive for renters and new housing would loosen up the market, help address Chicago’s affordable housing crisis, and bring in thousands of new customers for local businesses.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Golden State Warriors have extended a final chapter for their dynastic journey, while the Dallas Mavericks are hushing away fake mourners and apoplectic fans.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 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 15 Apr. 2025.
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