de-stress
verb
de-stressed; de-stressing; de-stresses
: to release bodily or mental tension : unwind
goes on walks to de-stress
Examples of de-stress in a Sentence
he watches classic movie comedies as a way to de-stress
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The dogs visit children in schools and libraries, college students on de-stress days and people living in memory care, retirement, assisted living and health care facilities.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Coloring books are a great way to de-stress for children and adults alike.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Each of the following leafy spots offers a close connection with nature, something that is sure to de-stress.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Thrive Market cofounder and CEO Nick Green lives by his business’ mantra for people to live healthier lives—for him, that means de-stressing with cold plunges right outside his bedroom.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Coloring books are a great way to de-stress for children and adults alike.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Each of the following leafy spots offers a close connection with nature, something that is sure to de-stress.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Thrive Market cofounder and CEO Nick Green lives by his business’ mantra for people to live healthier lives—for him, that means de-stressing with cold plunges right outside his bedroom.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for de-stress
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“De-stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/de-stress. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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