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
Their mission is to help people de-stress and reconnect with joy.
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Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
The practice has gone viral on TikTok, with its proponents swearing that spending a few minutes lying on a hardwood floor, carpet, or even grass is an easy way to relax and de-stress.
—Paul McClure 24, New Atlas, 24 May 2025
Elsewhere, in a Manhattan nightclub, Jack and Geneviève are partying in an attempt to de-stress ahead of their upcoming meeting.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
If a summer de-stressing session is your top priority, Western Massachusetts should be top of mind.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
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Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
The practice has gone viral on TikTok, with its proponents swearing that spending a few minutes lying on a hardwood floor, carpet, or even grass is an easy way to relax and de-stress.
—Paul McClure 24, New Atlas, 24 May 2025
Elsewhere, in a Manhattan nightclub, Jack and Geneviève are partying in an attempt to de-stress ahead of their upcoming meeting.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
If a summer de-stressing session is your top priority, Western Massachusetts should be top of mind.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for de-stress
relax
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Spurs fans can now relax about that issue.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Plus, there’s a front porch and a second-story balcony to relax outdoors and host family and friends.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“De-stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de-stress. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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