as in relaxing
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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With another sweltering summer on its way, the thought of a relaxing mountain getaway with easy access to outdoor adventures, scenic beauty, and countless ways to cool off sounds simply divine.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026 -
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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Spirit Airlines halted all flights Saturday morning and began winding down its global operations after a last-minute federal bailout deal failed.—
Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
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Spirit began winding down operations early Saturday morning after talks between the airline and the federal government over a $500 million rescue deal stalled.—
Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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After the ceasefire, oil prices plunged and bond yields fell, loosening up some of the cost crunch for consumers and businesses alike.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Dulude suggests loosening up the food particles on the microwave walls by placing a bowl of water inside with half a lemon and using a high setting to boil the water.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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What had seemed like a good way of chilling out was actually plunging me into a kind of crisis.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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If holiday burnout has you in the mood for rest and relaxation, the star advises taking a break to enjoy one of her favorite holiday traditions—chilling out at home with the family.—
Essence,
Essence,
15 Dec. 2025
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“Mellowing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellowing%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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