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
Finding ways to chill out can really help.
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Care Resource, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Everybody, uh, chill out dudes.
—Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
During my hours-long visit, on a cold February weekend, the spa was bustling with people enjoying the chance to warm up and chill out.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
The moon’s connection with Venus is a perfect excuse to chill out.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
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Care Resource, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Everybody, uh, chill out dudes.
—Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
During my hours-long visit, on a cold February weekend, the spa was bustling with people enjoying the chance to warm up and chill out.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
The moon’s connection with Venus is a perfect excuse to chill out.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill out
Verb
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The Athletic has reported that Barca’s interest in retaining Rashford after his loan spell ends this summer has cooled.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Marvel at a majestic semi-open cave with captivating stalactites, and take a break from sightseeing in the sunny city by cooling off in its fresh water.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Teachers were encouraged to act as therapists and relax rigor, ease grading, and lessen homework.—
Steven F. Wilson,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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But the only policy lever available to the state, and one whose impact won’t be felt until late May, is to temporarily relax the Low Carbon Fuel Standard to allow a broader range of gasoline to be used.—
James Rector,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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As the Biden administration wound down, executive orders were drafted that could have used the levers of CMS reimbursement to create meaningful incentives for hospitals to act.—
Joe Kiani,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Historically, slipping ship times have been a pretty good indicator that a refresh is coming soon, as Apple winds down manufacturing for one device and ramps up production for another.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Let your guard down and loosen up a bit.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Met show could loosen up Krasner’s market.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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While most were silent, the few who traded muted pleasantries hushed as the homeowners of the Silver Court Trailer Park commenced their meeting.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Inside the main museum, the galleries are hushed and sunlit, the light filtered through Renzo Piano’s famous roof.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Chill out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill%20out. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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