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chills out

verb

present tense third-person singular of chill out, slang

as in settles (down)

to become still and orderly stop making that racket, and just chill out!

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as in relaxes

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 chills out As the cake chills out, add fresh raspberries to a blender pitcher and purée until smooth. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026

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Conditions will improve statewide on Sunday as cooler air with an onshore breeze cools down temperatures and even introduces chances for showers early next week.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Swinging Bob Karwai Tang Bobs transcend any season thanks to their versatility and will continue to be huge once the weather cools.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of cools

Verb

As the session winds down, participants spring to their feet to discuss the evening.

— Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
The conversation winds down with a discussion about producer confidentiality, how the music business has changed, his favorite producers and the records that shaped him.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of winds down

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The two eventually connect and learn from each other; Ray loosens up and Molly grows up.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
The hot queso frito loaded with Oaxaca cheese, salsa negra, pico, cilantro, and tortillas is richer and exactly the kind of dish that loosens up a group after a second round of drinks.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Definition of loosens up

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The prime minister said the path to creating work for all the country’s school leavers rests on developing the private sector through investment.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
The series, which comprises eight 45-minute episodes, is set in the near future, at a time when humanity’s survival rests on a new generation of elite pilots.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of rests

Verb

With her severe bob and icy demeanor, Miranda chills her underlings to the bone.

— Jami Ganz, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2026
The use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials is controversial, with critics saying the practice chills creative expression and allows prosecutors to distort hyperbolic art in ways that reinforce racist stereotypes.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026

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