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
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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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Lying Down After Eating Can Trigger Heartburn Eating a meal, then lying down to relax or doze off, may seem harmless, but doing so can contribute to reflux or heartburn symptoms.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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One option your provider may discuss is GEMTESA (vibegron), a prescription treatment that works by relaxing the bladder muscle.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
1 May 2026
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The shoulder season falls between peak travel windows, after ski season winds down and before summer crowds arrive.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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The event kicks off the Friday before with Vogue’s annual Last Friday in April event and goes to the wee hours of Tuesday morning, when the last after-party winds down.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 May 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 3 May. 2026.
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