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
The women's beanie is highly functional, too, thanks to a blend of wool and synthetic materials that’ll take the chill out of biting days and perfectly stretch to fit your head.
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Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Pop it into the fridge to chill out overnight, which allows the yeast to slowly ferment the batter for more complexity of flavor and texture.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
It's filled with fluffy down stuffing that regulates your body temperature, and its elastic hem and wind-proof lining keep the winter chill out.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
If holiday burnout has you in the mood for rest and relaxation, the star advises taking a break to enjoy one of her favorite holiday traditions—chilling out at home with the family.
—Essence, 15 Dec. 2025
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Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Pop it into the fridge to chill out overnight, which allows the yeast to slowly ferment the batter for more complexity of flavor and texture.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
It's filled with fluffy down stuffing that regulates your body temperature, and its elastic hem and wind-proof lining keep the winter chill out.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
If holiday burnout has you in the mood for rest and relaxation, the star advises taking a break to enjoy one of her favorite holiday traditions—chilling out at home with the family.
—Essence, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chill out
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It is equipped with an active cooling system between its leg joints, ensuring continuous high-intensity performance up to 4 hours with a solid-state lithium battery architecture.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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The price of silver has cooled since then, though, and is now trading at just under $80 per ounce (as of February 9, 2026).—
Tim Maxwell,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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College students in Indiana will have time off from classes to can relax, pick up more hours at their jobs or jet-set off to a hotspot spring break destination (Florida, probably).—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
13 Feb. 2026
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The design hugs the ankle before relaxing into a gentle slouch through the leg.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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One thousand construction workers are set to lose jobs on the tunnel project this weekend as construction winds down for lack of funds.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Try to limit screens before bedtime, and use a calming routine to wind down.—
Katharine Gammon,
Time,
6 Feb. 2026
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People with burns over a large part of their body were immersed in large tubs filled with saline solution to loosen up with dead skin.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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McCurdy adds that guests themselves tend to loosen up when phones are out of reach.—
Nikita Khanna,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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Now, all is hushed and warm, and there is marble beneath our feet.—
Caroline Law,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
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Down at the finish line, the crowd hushed.—
Will Graves,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Chill out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chill%20out. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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