as in to relax
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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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 -
This is a benefit to both the trapper and the coyote because once in cover, the animal relaxes and doesn’t fight the equipment as much.—
Skye Goode,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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Rather than winding down before bed, the cousins busted a move in their pink pajamas in different spots in Khloé's house.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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As the event wound down, Alford struggled to quiet the audience amid shouting.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2025
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Young, who is a marketing manager for a software company and runs a blog about cruises, enjoys the amenities on larger ships – but also wants to chill out.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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One Netflix subscriber wants her younger sister to chill out — and help out.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Mellow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow%20%28out%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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