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
Its supersoft texture will help keep the winter chill out, while the eclectic print gives it a vintage vibe.
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Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
Fort Lauderdale is about to lose one of its longest-running drinking, dining and dancing venues — the Historic Downtowner and Maxwell Ballroom — which for decades welcomed patrons who sought to celebrate, commiserate or just chill out on the south bank of the New River.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2024
In a post on her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, Sept. 25, the Kansas City Current co-owner, 28, shared a photo of her husband Patrick Mahomes and their son Bronze, 21 months, chilling out on a couch.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
Something a little dangerous was happening—Vance was accusing his opponents of wanting to kill Trump, in the guise of telling them to chill out.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
Fort Lauderdale is about to lose one of its longest-running drinking, dining and dancing venues — the Historic Downtowner and Maxwell Ballroom — which for decades welcomed patrons who sought to celebrate, commiserate or just chill out on the south bank of the New River.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2024
In a post on her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, Sept. 25, the Kansas City Current co-owner, 28, shared a photo of her husband Patrick Mahomes and their son Bronze, 21 months, chilling out on a couch.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
Something a little dangerous was happening—Vance was accusing his opponents of wanting to kill Trump, in the guise of telling them to chill out.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill out
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The hotel employs energy-efficient lighting in its public areas, guest rooms, heating and cooling systems, and low-flush toilets.Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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Each eruption contributed to a gradual buildup of atmospheric dust, dimming sunlight and cooling the planet.Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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That might come as a surprise to some travelers, especially when the thought of relaxing can feel laughable after reckoning with airport’s infamous curbside gridlock.Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Before the shooting, Cervantes said the couple were on the bed relaxing, preparing to go out for the evening, when the shooting happened.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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With Wilson now out, things will only continue to take a turn for the worse as the year winds down.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Special Counsel Jack Smith wound down his cases against Trump over election interference after the election on grounds that the Department of Justice forbids the federal indictment and subsequent criminal prosecution of a sitting president.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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Some players got even more creative with loosening up overtime.The Athletic NHL Staff, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Pull your mum out of the pot and loosen up the root ball with your fingers, especially any circling roots.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024
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Matthews’ voice swung from gravelly to hushed in a simple, affecting tribute.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
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Throughout the first act, the auditorium was hushed.Tomas Weber, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Chill out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill%20out. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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