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as in to cool
to become still and orderly
stop making that racket, and just chill out!
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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
The Ultimate Wellness Escape Lands in Antarctica Want to chill out on your next vacation—how about a wellness retreat near the South Pole?
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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
It’s been so good to my family and my friends and just chill out and drive my car.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
Beautifully designed with rustic wood paneling, industrial wrought iron accents, and a vintage Chesterfield sofa, The Rum Runner fits that bill to a T. Flip flapjacks under a gaggle of Edison bulbs, stargaze around the outdoor couch and firepit, or chill out in the six-person hot tub.
—Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2024
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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
It’s been so good to my family and my friends and just chill out and drive my car.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
Beautifully designed with rustic wood paneling, industrial wrought iron accents, and a vintage Chesterfield sofa, The Rum Runner fits that bill to a T. Flip flapjacks under a gaggle of Edison bulbs, stargaze around the outdoor couch and firepit, or chill out in the six-person hot tub.
—Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill out
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The Tampa Bay housing market in Florida, which has exploded over the past few years, is finally starting to cool down, according to recent data showing that sellers in the region are increasingly accepting offers below the asking price in order to off-load their properties.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show is making Buick cool again.—
Joe Guillen,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Poses that stretch the area around the sciatica nerve, such as those that stretch the glutes or piriformis, or butt muscles, can help relax tense muscles that may cause more sciatic nerve pain.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
3 Feb. 2025
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These drugs help treat high blood pressure by blocking calcium to help relax blood vessels.8 Because magnesium acts as a natural calcium channel blocker, taking magnesium supplements along with calcium channel blocker drugs may cause your blood pressure to drop too low.—
Ashley Wong,
Health,
3 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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The pair met on set for a commercial in the 1980s, where Jennifer, who had worked as a model and actress, helped the professional football player loosen up during the shoot.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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The Fed has cut rates twice this year, and the regulatory environment has loosened up.—
David Moin,
WWD,
6 Dec. 2024
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Elsewhere, this could only be a scene of sensory overload, but its eye-of-the-storm geography made the Bowl a kind of redoubt, cool and dark and almost hushed under the purple sky.—
Michael Owen,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2025
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That hushed any skeptic who assumed his power was declining, as his home run total had decreased from 36 to 29 to 24 in previous seasons.—
Zack Meisel,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Chill out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill%20out. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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