1
as in settled (down)
to become still and orderly
stop making that racket, and just chill out!
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2
as in relaxed
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 chilled out
Common skin changes in the cooler months Sure, the heat has chilled out, literally and figuratively, but cold, dry weather can be just as stressful for your skin.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
North chilled out on the couch with her baby bro.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Guests can now not only tick off both of the great apes with a two-stop trip, but also have plenty of other things to do in between—perhaps mountain biking and archery, or, for something more chilled out, basket weaving and coffee tasting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
And someone who is a great listener, respectful, caring, chilled out, someone who supports my dreams – and is cool with my chaos!
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Across the field, Granite Hills’ talented junior quarterback, Zac Benitez, chilled out, bobbing his head to tunes playing on his headphones.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
North chilled out on the couch with her baby bro.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Guests can now not only tick off both of the great apes with a two-stop trip, but also have plenty of other things to do in between—perhaps mountain biking and archery, or, for something more chilled out, basket weaving and coffee tasting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
And someone who is a great listener, respectful, caring, chilled out, someone who supports my dreams – and is cool with my chaos!
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Across the field, Granite Hills’ talented junior quarterback, Zac Benitez, chilled out, bobbing his head to tunes playing on his headphones.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilled out
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The group also relaxed and celebrated at Taboo Beach Club.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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The slightly oversized top balances the slim maxi skirt, creating a look that feels relaxed yet refined.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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As lower bitcoin and ether prices drained speculative demand – and investors pulled back from risk assets broadly amid macro uncertainty – trading activity across exchanges cooled and retail participation faded.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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The last Super El Niño reshaped weather and economies around the world, leaving disruptions that lingered long after the Pacific cooled.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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After the premiere ovation wound down, the filmmaker shared some more remarks.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Summer crowds have wound down, but everything is still open and colorful fall foliage is at its peak.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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But France loosened up and Italy fired back with a Capuozzo try and a Paolo Garbisi penalty.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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At the show's afterparty, Browne and his models—some still wearing the metallic hair adornments from the show—loosened up a bit as a DJ positioned in one corner of the tent attempted to manifest Latifah with a quick mix of her hits.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
7 Feb. 2026
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Tima said the event opened up the eyes of many attendees about domestic violence, a conversation that is typically hushed in Caribbean households.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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Maggie saw couples pointing, whispering hushed opinions to each other.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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Shake well until chilled and strain into a highball or Collins glass filled with ice.—
John Kell,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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Slice and serve chilled pie with strawberry mixture.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Chilled out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilled%20out. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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