chill out

slang

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of chill out 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 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 See All Example Sentences for chill out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill out
Verb
  • While the mixture cools, whip some heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Wait for the bulb to cool completely before attempting to remove it.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • There was a flurry of reports earlier this month that U.S. officials had asked Romania to relax travel restrictions against the brothers, who have been in and out of house arrest.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The free form pool complex is a great place to escape and relax, with multiple private areas, and it’s hardly ever crowded since there are so few rooms—and each has its own pool as well.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Lift restrictions on shooting outside and in public spaces in L.A. (emulating NYC’s successful program) and offer a temporary reduction in permit fees in conjunction with loosening up notification requirements to reduce FilmLA’s staffing costs.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 1 Mar. 2025
  • There’s no rivets or something that might loosen up.
    Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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