1
as in settling (down)
to become still and orderly
stop making that racket, and just chill out!
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2
as in relaxing
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 chilling out
The beds are large and comfy, and the rooms have plenty of space for chilling out after a long day.
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Jaymi McCann,
TheWeek,
16 June 2026
Picturesque lake towns like Greenville and Naples are ideal destinations for water sports, boating adventures, or just chilling out on sandy shores.
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Erinne Magee,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
What had seemed like a good way of chilling out was actually plunging me into a kind of crisis.
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Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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.
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Essence,
15 Dec. 2025
As the moon and Venus connect, chilling out doesn’t have to be a snooze-fest.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Screenshots of the viral video show Punky bear chilling out in the poster's pool.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
That chilling out and taking it slow means staying away from pushing themselves and well within their comfort zone.
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Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Jaymi McCann,
TheWeek,
16 June 2026
Picturesque lake towns like Greenville and Naples are ideal destinations for water sports, boating adventures, or just chilling out on sandy shores.
—
Erinne Magee,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
What had seemed like a good way of chilling out was actually plunging me into a kind of crisis.
—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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
As the moon and Venus connect, chilling out doesn’t have to be a snooze-fest.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Screenshots of the viral video show Punky bear chilling out in the poster's pool.
—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
That chilling out and taking it slow means staying away from pushing themselves and well within their comfort zone.
—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilling out
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that cooling centers would be open across the city due to the high temperatures.
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Shoppers can save up to 57 percent on breezy summer sundresses, comfy flip-flops, cooling bedding, and more, including picks from top brands like Laneige and Madewell.
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Iguanas are everywhere, relaxing around and even inside the pools—a further stamp of approval from nature itself.
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But Wright was relaxing in a hammock when those words came to him; Thomson, in the stiff upholstery of the multiplex, is worse off.
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As military action between the United States and Iran appears to be winding down and negotiations continue, the remaining issues are frustrating commentators eager to spin this as another example of endless conflict.
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With Prime Day 2026 winding down, now is your last chance to upgrade your pet's sleep setup before the deals disappear.
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Beckham isn’t the only one loosening up their summer style with a lacy slip skirt.
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This can be avoided by squatting, stretching and loosening up your joints before jumping.
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“Chilling out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilling%20out. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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