as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
after she gets home from work, she needs some time to decompress before preparing dinner
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Recent Examples of decompress
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.
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John Shipley, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
This decompressing period changed the ecosystem a lot of what’s going on [inside me].
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
The most important thing as a woman is decompressing after the show — washing off all my makeup and doing my skincare [routine].
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
Make sure there's enough space for everyone to decompress, or agree on quiet hours.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025
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John Shipley, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
This decompressing period changed the ecosystem a lot of what’s going on [inside me].
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
The most important thing as a woman is decompressing after the show — washing off all my makeup and doing my skincare [routine].
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
Make sure there's enough space for everyone to decompress, or agree on quiet hours.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decompress
relax
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Outside, guests can relax by the fire pits, stroll along the river, and, in the evening, enjoy a complimentary wine and beer reception.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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In the Carmel area, the trail passes a cool play space and Midtown Plaza, where the family can play a little ping-pong or corn hole, grab a bite to eat, or just relax on the bench swings.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Decompress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompress. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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