antistress

Definition of antistressnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antistress
Adjective
  • Nine of the panel’s 10 members were researchers, doctors or psychologists who have previously questioned the drugs’ safety or criticized antidepressant use in general.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
  • Initially, the authors found maternal antidepressant use during pregnancy was linked with a 35% higher risk of ADHD and a 69% higher risk of autism without intellectual disabilities.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Adjective
  • The compounds in kratom show promise for their analgesic properties.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
  • The classic pisco sour is unmissable, as is the island cocktail made with pisco, eucalyptus syrup, and wild murta, a local antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic berry used by indigenous communities in traditional medicine and food.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The Yale researchers specifically have noted that deeper anesthetic states may contribute to postoperative cognitive problems, particularly among older adults and patients with preexisting medical conditions.
    Dr. John Guzzi, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
  • The album’s ideal love is anesthetic, a script for surviving daily chaos and tragedy that doesn’t require reciprocation.
    Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Antistress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antistress. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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