de-stress
verb
de-stressed; de-stressing; de-stresses
: to release bodily or mental tension : unwind
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Examples of de-stress in a Sentence
he watches classic movie comedies as a way to de-stress
Recent Examples on the Web
Guests may be in remission from cancer, seeking to de-stress, or simply trying to lose weight.
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Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Jan. 2023
Then, take inspiration from some of your favorite relaxation spots and things in your everyday life that help you de-stress.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2024
Or meditate or work out—whatever helps you de-stress—before sitting down to pay bills or tackle other financial tasks.
—Diane Harris, TIME, 15 Apr. 2024
And while its advantages for hair growth lack hard evidence, the ability of a scalp massager to de-stress can be a legitimate way to reduce hair shedding.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2024
The intimate 80-room adults-only resort features everything from yoga classes and beachfront Bali beds to a five-minute de-stressing massage and a personal concierge.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2024
Plus, there's a top-notch spa where the bride can de-stress in the Himalayan salt therapy room and outstanding eateries, including Bull & Bear, one of the best restaurants in all of Orlando (oh, and don't sleep on the cocktails; the Milk Punch is divine).
—Juliet Izon, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2024
Swoon-Worthy Spa Getaways Need to unwind and de-stress?
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 14 Feb. 2024
There’s a new – and yet still old-school – way to de-stress and break free of the digital world.
—Connie Ogle, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Jan. 2023
Then, take inspiration from some of your favorite relaxation spots and things in your everyday life that help you de-stress.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2024
Or meditate or work out—whatever helps you de-stress—before sitting down to pay bills or tackle other financial tasks.
—Diane Harris, TIME, 15 Apr. 2024
And while its advantages for hair growth lack hard evidence, the ability of a scalp massager to de-stress can be a legitimate way to reduce hair shedding.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2024
The intimate 80-room adults-only resort features everything from yoga classes and beachfront Bali beds to a five-minute de-stressing massage and a personal concierge.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2024
Plus, there's a top-notch spa where the bride can de-stress in the Himalayan salt therapy room and outstanding eateries, including Bull & Bear, one of the best restaurants in all of Orlando (oh, and don't sleep on the cocktails; the Milk Punch is divine).
—Juliet Izon, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2024
Swoon-Worthy Spa Getaways Need to unwind and de-stress?
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 14 Feb. 2024
There’s a new – and yet still old-school – way to de-stress and break free of the digital world.
—Connie Ogle, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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“De-stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/de-stress. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
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