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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
Mitchell, who reportedly moved to Florida from Long Island, is accused of then perusing the store’s snack aisle and relaxing on patio furniture before paying for his items and exiting the premises.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 June 2025
With a calendar full of live music and other nightly events, the resort provides convivial ways to relax after a day of travel.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 11 June 2025
The lounge is outfitted with a luxurious sofa to relax in.
—Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
Tusk had promised to relax both bans, but they are supported by some of the more socially conservative lawmakers propping up his government, and the threat of a presidential veto likely renders any efforts at persuasion futile.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 2 June 2025
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 June 2025
With a calendar full of live music and other nightly events, the resort provides convivial ways to relax after a day of travel.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 11 June 2025
The lounge is outfitted with a luxurious sofa to relax in.
—Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
Tusk had promised to relax both bans, but they are supported by some of the more socially conservative lawmakers propping up his government, and the threat of a presidential veto likely renders any efforts at persuasion futile.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relax
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After baking, chilling them in the fridge for an hour locks in moisture and gives them a dense, chewy texture.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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Limoncello, a lemon liqueur made from zest and sugar, has long been served chilled after meals.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
4 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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Orlando rested its best offensive weapons after their return from international duty, opting to save them for the second half instead.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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The second truck rolled before coming to rest on the median.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
7 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 22 Jun. 2025.
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