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
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.
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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
Say hello to your fall-winter button-up shirt, made with a plush polyester-elastane knit blend to keep the chill out.
—Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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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
Say hello to your fall-winter button-up shirt, made with a plush polyester-elastane knit blend to keep the chill out.
—Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill out
Verb
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The turbo is noisier, significantly more expensive and poses packaging challenges for the turbo, exhaust, intercoolers and cooling.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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To redirect blood flow back to your organs, take a moment to cool down, or gradually decrease the intensity of your physical activity.—
Margaret Cirino,
NPR,
22 Feb. 2025
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The free form pool complex is a great place to escape and relax, with multiple private areas, and it’s hardly ever crowded since there are so few rooms—and each has its own pool as well.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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There was a flurry of reports earlier this month that U.S. officials had asked Romania to relax travel restrictions against the brothers, who have been in and out of house arrest.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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Rather than winding down before bed, the cousins busted a move in their pink pajamas in different spots in Khloé's house.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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As the event wound down, Alford struggled to quiet the audience amid shouting.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2025
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Lift restrictions on shooting outside and in public spaces in L.A. (emulating NYC’s successful program) and offer a temporary reduction in permit fees in conjunction with loosening up notification requirements to reduce FilmLA’s staffing costs.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
1 Mar. 2025
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There’s no rivets or something that might loosen up.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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While brands cite rising ingredient costs, sustainability efforts, and product shelf-life concerns, these explanations may not be enough to hush growing skepticism.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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In that meeting, Trump and Macron embraced and shook hands for about 17 seconds and once again engaged in a handshake and hushed whispers that sparked public conversation.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Chill out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill%20out. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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