as in soothing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
a relaxing cup of chamomile tea
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as in chilling
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
she took deep breaths to relax before going on stage
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as in loosening
to make less taut
relax the rope a bit so I can pick up the slack and tie this knot
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as in resting
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 relaxing
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Sami, a city boy ashamed of his roots, arrives for a relaxing weekend on his family farm.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
After successfully making it past the beam and tossing a sandbag onto a tower before everyone else, Lambert won individual immunity and a major reward — a relaxing and rejuvenating evening at the Sanctuary with food, drinks and letters from home.
—Steve Helling, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
For the first time as a family of four, that trip actually felt relaxing.
—Kristen Altmeyer, Parents, 22 Sep. 2025
There are different spaces to suit every guest, from traditional Japanese fine dining at the sushi bar and drinks at the full-service bar to an entertaining show at the teppanyaki tables and a relaxing dinner in the main dining room.
—George A. Paul, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The weekend is for recharging, relaxing, and generally unwinding, right?
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
And just hanging out with a couple of my close friends and my dogs and going somewhere fun and relaxing, or even just going to the movies.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
The main level sports a spacious, open layout, with several distinct spaces for both entertaining and relaxing.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2025
Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
The policy mix—ending EV credits while relaxing other regulatory pressures—reduces the incentive for legacy OEMs to push EV volume, further chilling near‑term supplier investment even as global rivals continue cost-down cycles.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
At the time, Blanco shared highlights of what appeared to be his bachelor party in Sin City, including him relaxing at a spa and dining on caviar.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Primed for both relaxing and entertaining, the landscaped property offers an infrared sauna, a putting green, an outdoor stone fireplace, and alfresco lounge and dining areas alongside the zero-edge pool and hot tub.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
The head massage was more like a scalp scratching, not relaxing at all.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 26 Sep. 2025
For him, wellness includes spending time with loved ones, creating a relaxing environment at home, and eating filling snacks that pack in protein.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Simply inhaling for four counts and exhaling for four counts brings oxygen to your muscles, reducing the emotion's intensity and relaxing the body.
—Juli Fraga, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
FDgard is thought to work by relaxing the intestines, potentially reducing pain and inflammation, and helping protect the stomach lining.
—Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Incorporate rewards that motivate you, such as a relaxing bath, healthy snack, or movie night.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Sami, a city boy ashamed of his roots, arrives for a relaxing weekend on his family farm.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
After successfully making it past the beam and tossing a sandbag onto a tower before everyone else, Lambert won individual immunity and a major reward — a relaxing and rejuvenating evening at the Sanctuary with food, drinks and letters from home.
—Steve Helling, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
For the first time as a family of four, that trip actually felt relaxing.
—Kristen Altmeyer, Parents, 22 Sep. 2025
There are different spaces to suit every guest, from traditional Japanese fine dining at the sushi bar and drinks at the full-service bar to an entertaining show at the teppanyaki tables and a relaxing dinner in the main dining room.
—George A. Paul, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The weekend is for recharging, relaxing, and generally unwinding, right?
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
And just hanging out with a couple of my close friends and my dogs and going somewhere fun and relaxing, or even just going to the movies.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
The main level sports a spacious, open layout, with several distinct spaces for both entertaining and relaxing.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
This spot is perfect for relaxing and reflecting on the serenity all around.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
The policy mix—ending EV credits while relaxing other regulatory pressures—reduces the incentive for legacy OEMs to push EV volume, further chilling near‑term supplier investment even as global rivals continue cost-down cycles.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
At the time, Blanco shared highlights of what appeared to be his bachelor party in Sin City, including him relaxing at a spa and dining on caviar.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Primed for both relaxing and entertaining, the landscaped property offers an infrared sauna, a putting green, an outdoor stone fireplace, and alfresco lounge and dining areas alongside the zero-edge pool and hot tub.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
The head massage was more like a scalp scratching, not relaxing at all.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 26 Sep. 2025
For him, wellness includes spending time with loved ones, creating a relaxing environment at home, and eating filling snacks that pack in protein.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Simply inhaling for four counts and exhaling for four counts brings oxygen to your muscles, reducing the emotion's intensity and relaxing the body.
—Juli Fraga, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
FDgard is thought to work by relaxing the intestines, potentially reducing pain and inflammation, and helping protect the stomach lining.
—Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxing
Adjective
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Jonny Greenwood’s score moves between soaring strings and dissonant piano keys, alternately soothing and anxious; a few pieces composed by Jon Brion add an ambient layer of wistfulness.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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Jonny Greenwood’s score moves between soaring strings and dissonant piano keys, alternately soothing and anxious; a few pieces composed by Jon Brion add an ambient layer of wistfulness.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But in the end, her chilling ode to the beginnings of her romance with Joe Alwyn won out.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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Spa lovers can easily spend an entire day at Zenova Spa & Wellness, rotating through water therapies and chilling in the Snow Room (a next-level cryotherapy experience).—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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The commonwealth has been without an operational freestanding birthing center since the 1980s, said Mary Kathryn DeLodder, director of the Kentucky Birth Coalition — a grassroots organization that led the charge in advocating for legislation loosening regulations for the facilities.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this week, hedge fund billionaire David Tepper issued a stern warning that loosening too much risks more inflation and poses other dangers to the economy and markets.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Brewers fans are resting their lungs to yell at Counsell, while Cubs fans are taking out small-business loans to afford tickets and beer at a Wrigley Field playoff game.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
3 Oct. 2025
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This elusive mammal was spotted resting by the Godavari River, confirming its presence in the area despite previous anecdotal reports.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Airlines are taking their time unwinding the current consumer regulations.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Larry is happy to spend his days snoozing and unwinding at home.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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No doubt Trump is basking in the glow of success.—
Ben Wedeman,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Carolina Panthers are basking in the glow of a 30-0 blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The smoke was billowing, but that ray of sunshine that came through was just very comforting.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The hearty blend of tomatoes, chicken, turkey, and rice is seriously comforting.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kaprizov spent much of his summer in Russia hiking with friends, miles from cell service, decompressing from a trying season that went from being an early Hart Trophy candidate to missing 41 games with a lower body injury.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
10 Sep. 2025
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This decompressing period changed the ecosystem a lot of what’s going on [inside me].—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Relaxing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxing. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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