as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
I'm going to need to mellow out when this stressful week is finally at an end
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Thailand has also relaxed visa policies to attract visitors.—
Denni Hu,
WWD,
15 Feb. 2025 -
That squishy timeline, and the fact that other Trump tariffs were delayed shortly after they were announced, may have allowed investors to relax.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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As the global war on terrorism wound down, the focus shifted.—
Andrew Natsios,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Warriors acquired Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat, signaling their desire to compete alongside Stephen Curry for one last title run before Curry's career winds down.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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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.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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One Netflix subscriber wants her younger sister to chill out — and help out.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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