as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
he watches classic movie comedies as a way to de-stress
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Recent Examples of de-stress
Coloring books are a great way to de-stress for children and adults alike.
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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
Their mission is to help people de-stress and reconnect with joy.
—Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
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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
Their mission is to help people de-stress and reconnect with joy.
—Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for de-stress
relax
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Sleep disturbances While marijuana’s mild sedating and relaxing effects can sometimes help people who have difficulty falling asleep, experts say there are several important things to consider before using it as a sleep aid.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Protect the nest and set kind rules everyone understands, because clarity gives you strength while your intuition helps the household relax.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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“De-stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de-stress. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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