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as in to unwind
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
she took deep breaths to relax before going on stage
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as in to bask
to refrain from labor or exertion
I just want to kick back and relax after mowing that huge lawn
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Recent Examples of relax
Take some time to relax after a hectic day of work and school by spending quality time together listening to music—hey, maybe these songs will even inspire a dance party to shake out some of the day’s nerves.
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
As a result, the staterooms and common areas are relaxed, without show.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
The Spa Diane Barrière offers every possible treatment to keep one relaxed throughout the festival and the hotel restaurant La Belle Époque serves up fresh seafood alongside traditional French cuisine.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
So, to reduce inflammation, learn to relax, improve sleep hygiene, floss your teeth regularly, and reduce belly fat.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
As a result, the staterooms and common areas are relaxed, without show.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
The Spa Diane Barrière offers every possible treatment to keep one relaxed throughout the festival and the hotel restaurant La Belle Époque serves up fresh seafood alongside traditional French cuisine.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
So, to reduce inflammation, learn to relax, improve sleep hygiene, floss your teeth regularly, and reduce belly fat.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relax
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Ahead of you lies a day—or a week, a fall, or a lifetime—of leisurely unwinding.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Talks are focusing on unwinding that whole cut in gradual monthly increments and the group has reached an agreement in principle to raise output by at least 135,000 bpd from October, two sources said.—
Robert Ilich,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Drop the filters into the soapy water and soak them for 15-30 minutes to easily lift and loosen grease and gunk.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Simply add a little broth to loosen the pasta before reheating or serving.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The most basic building block is that water temperatures reach their warmest levels after basking in summer’s heat.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Most families stay in vacation rentals on these islands and spend their time basking on the sand or exploring nature.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Still, Demi Moore never rests on her style laurels.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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The visible-light photo, taken by one of Maxar Technologies' WorldView Legion satellites orbiting at an altitude of 312 miles (518 kilometers), shows what appears to be a fleet of fighter jets resting on the ramp adjacent to the runway surrounded by brown, arid soil.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, the full-body wiggle could help shake out the tension in your back, get your blood flowing, and decompress things a bit.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes, my colleagues and I would drink coffee after our midnight print deadline to decompress from the emotional tolls of covering hard news.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
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Scientists at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) have developed Korea’s first homegrown Liquid Air Energy Storage system, which uses surplus electricity to chill air into liquid, store it, and later release it to generate power.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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While this criticism is overstated, as a lot of his books have bone-chilling finales or thematically rich conclusions, there are certainly a lot of stories where he's failed to land the plane.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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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
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As the moon and Venus connect, chilling out doesn’t have to be a snooze-fest.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Miami Heat are interested in bringing in a New York free agent power forward/center to fill out their roster as the 2025 offseason winds down, according to a recent report.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Falcons were a field goal away from tying it with the clock winding down.—
Coy Wire,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Relax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relax. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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