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as in to chill
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
It’s been a boon for parents who could relax knowing that their kids were away, especially families trying to juggle complicated child care arrangements in the summer when there was no school.
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Jonquilyn Hill, Vox, 24 June 2025
In a normal heartbeat, the heart contracts and relaxes in a steady rhythm.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 June 2025
You First Blanco and Gomez got engaged in December 2024
Benny Blanco just wants to relax!
—Marina Watts, People.com, 13 June 2025
The decision appeared to relax a clampdown on America’s second-largest international student group.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
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Jonquilyn Hill, Vox, 24 June 2025
In a normal heartbeat, the heart contracts and relaxes in a steady rhythm.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 June 2025
You First Blanco and Gomez got engaged in December 2024
Benny Blanco just wants to relax!
—Marina Watts, People.com, 13 June 2025
The decision appeared to relax a clampdown on America’s second-largest international student group.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relax
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Beijing Institute of Technology A cold plate at the bottom of the cell was used to chill and freeze the water, forming a slab of ice.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 June 2025
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Netflix may entice its subscribers to chill, but the global streamer is working on new offerings and deals to future-proof its content lineup and business.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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The screws designed to secure each leg can loosen over time, especially under pressure from a child leaning or pushing.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
16 June 2025
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Although there are more limitations on what 529 funds can be applied to compared to Trump Accounts, restrictions have loosened in recent years to include continuing education classes, apprenticeship programs and student loan payments.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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Indeed, the restaurant strikes me as a perfect choice for solo dining: belly up to the bar for a glass from the strong wine list, which foregrounds small producers, and order something to nibble on, or dive into, or bask in.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
15 June 2025
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Best Overall: La Mer Crème de La Mer For a luxe option that really works, try La Mer’s Crème de La Mer (and bask in the skin care flex of displaying it on your sink).—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
13 June 2025
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For many of us, summer is a time to unwind, enjoy warm weather, eat well, bask in good company, and maybe even get lost in a new city or beach town.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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But more often than not, your cat is just unwinding in a spot that feels cozy and safe.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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Jacob Beam’s Impact on Bourbon Jacob’s success rested on careful craftsmanship.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Paralegal Ananya Sankar was called to the stand first and spoke to the accuracy of the text messages and documents which as the prosecution prepares to rest their portion of the case, has topped hundreds of pages.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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The dog owner went to his sister’s house to decompress after the robbery.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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Or even consider taking a longer way home to have more time with your thoughts or to just decompress. 8.—
Dr. Cynthia J. Young,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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“Relax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relax. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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