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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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New Inflation Data Eases Worries Inflation showed signs of cooling in November, according to a report released on Friday by the Commerce Department.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Oftentimes a warmer temperature during the day is preferred while nighttime is more comfortable when the house cools off a bit.Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
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As employers relax their requirements for workers with four-year degrees and opt for highly skilled candidates instead, one key factor has been strongly instrumental to the success of this strategic move: online courses and professional certificates.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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For three days, the House of Robb offered a seaside meeting spot for artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts to take time and relax between exploring the latest and greatest in contemporary and modern art.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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As the year winds down, so does investors’ practice of dumping their biggest losers late in the year to realize capital losses and then use them to offset capital gains and save on taxes.Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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As his final weeks in the White House wind down, President Joe Biden and his top aides are making a home-stretch sprint on climate action, finalizing multibillion-dollar clean-energy loans, supporting state-level action on EVs and setting a new national target for greenhouse gas reductions.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Some players got even more creative with loosening up overtime.The Athletic NHL Staff, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Pull your mum out of the pot and loosen up the root ball with your fingers, especially any circling roots.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024
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Over the past few years, it’s been mostly impossible to see Bob Dylan perform anywhere in America besides dark, hushed theaters where ushers dive on anyone that dares to take to a phone for even a split second.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Dec. 2024
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Every night the lamb would cry, and be told to hush, for its bleats disturbed their sleep.Karen Zautyk, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Chill out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill%20out. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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