CHILLING OUT Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

chilling out

verb

present participle of chill out, slang

as in settling (down)

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

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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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tensing (up)

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Recent Examples of chilling out Yes, those are real reindeer chilling out in kiddie swimming pools during this hot Missouri summer. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 The beds are large and comfy, and the rooms have plenty of space for chilling out after a long day. — 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

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Analysts point out that on one hand, droughts can hamper hydroelectric generation, while high temperatures raise cooling demand and strain power grids.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Conventional liquid cooling needs pumps, tubing, and reservoirs, which can consume space and add weight.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of cooling

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At a little under two feet, the can’t-miss fixture spreads a warm light that creates a welcoming atmosphere for reading, relaxing, or sharing drinks without harsh overhead lighting or a spindly, corner-lurking, fluorescent presence.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026
Julie Huntsinger has spent two decades as the guardian of the Telluride Film Festival — a jewel box of off-duty movie stars and power players relaxing in the mountains and a consequential launchpad for the fall awards season.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of relaxing

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The rave, being held at a horse racing track on the edge of Aarau, was winding down at the time when the shooting happened.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Though high temperatures should be winding down, a new analysis by Climate Central, an independent research organization found that fall is becoming warmer in the Kansas City area as summer heat lingers longer.

— Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of winding down

Verb

But lately, she’s been loosening up her minimalist approach, experimenting with brighter colors and unexpected combinations that make her everyday outfits feel fresh.

— Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 10 July 2026
Beckham isn’t the only one loosening up their summer style with a lacy slip skirt.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 July 2026

Definition of loosening up

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