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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
Inflation is cooler, bond yields have chilled out, bank earnings are coming in strong, and stocks are up 1.7%.
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Kelly Evans, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
This set is great for beginners, toddlers (there’s no ink or paint), or folks who want to put the phone away and chill out for a bit.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025
Coyote caught chilling out in front yard in rare security camera footage
A coyote was caught sitting in the front yard of a home in Cape Coral, Florida, via security camera.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2024
The Ultimate Wellness Escape Lands in Antarctica Want to chill out on your next vacation—how about a wellness retreat near the South Pole?
—Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Kelly Evans, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
This set is great for beginners, toddlers (there’s no ink or paint), or folks who want to put the phone away and chill out for a bit.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025
Coyote caught chilling out in front yard in rare security camera footage
A coyote was caught sitting in the front yard of a home in Cape Coral, Florida, via security camera.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2024
The Ultimate Wellness Escape Lands in Antarctica Want to chill out on your next vacation—how about a wellness retreat near the South Pole?
—Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill out
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While the mixture cools, whip some heavy cream until stiff peaks form.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2025
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Landis+Gyr product portfolio consists of advanced metering and intelligent energy management products, such as electricity meters, heating and cooling meters, grid management solutions and personal energy management solutions.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2025
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Get ready to sit back and relax for a while when Avatar: Fire and Ash hits theaters.—
Carly Thomas,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
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The changes are part of a wide-ranging package of reforms that city officials are proposing in an effort to relax and streamline rules protecting historic homes and buildings.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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The dominant Lunar Owls at 12-1 are way on top, while the 7-6 Rose and 7-7 Lace also have clinched playoff spots in Unrivaled, the six-team offseason women’s basketball league made of WNBA stars and winding down its inaugural season in Miami.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
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Exploring additional possibilities for growth in the Americas and winding down its EMEA business through either a sale or spinoff of this business could be highly accretive to shareholder value.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2025
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As water evaporates, the steam will help loosen up a bit of the gunk for easy cleaning.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
16 Mar. 2025
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With natural arm movement, people practice loosening up while balancing.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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While brands cite rising ingredient costs, sustainability efforts, and product shelf-life concerns, these explanations may not be enough to hush growing skepticism.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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In that meeting, Trump and Macron embraced and shook hands for about 17 seconds and once again engaged in a handshake and hushed whispers that sparked public conversation.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Chill out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill%20out. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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