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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Between holiday gift shopping, party planning, and traveling, everyone could use a little de-stressing this time of the year.
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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 28 Nov. 2025.
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